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7849 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
October 13, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
16
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (16)

  • 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw shell eggs stored over pan of cooked chicken in bottom of flip top cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw shell eggs stored over pan of cooked chicken in bottom of flip top cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 01B-07-4Critical

    Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Wedge of Fontana cheese stored in walk in cooler with mold. Cheese was discarded. See Stop Sale.

    High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Wedge of Fontana cheese stored in walk in cooler with mold. Cheese was discarded. See Stop Sale.

    High Priority

  • 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork and raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk in freezer. Operator removed food from non grade bags. Food was placed in food grade containers.

    High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork and raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk in freezer. Operator removed food from non grade bags. Food was placed in food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-04-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Crate with raw quail shell eggs stored over bags if fresh herbs in reach in cooler in back room. Raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Crate with raw quail shell eggs stored over bags if fresh herbs in reach in cooler in back room. Raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 13-03-4Corrected on site

    Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.

    Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4

    Food stored on floor. Several gallons of oil and buckets of uncooked rice and salt stored on floor in kitchen. Advised operator to remove food from floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Several gallons of oil and buckets of uncooked rice and salt stored on floor in kitchen. Advised operator to remove food from floor.

    Basic

  • 25-05-4

    Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of disposable utensils and paper goods stored on floor in kitchen and in storage room. Advised operator to remove items from floor.

    Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of disposable utensils and paper goods stored on floor in kitchen and in storage room. Advised operator to remove items from floor.

    Basic

  • 06-01-5

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of raw pork thawing in 3 compartment sink without cold running water. Per operator, food placed in sink approximately 1 hour ago. Operator turned in cold running water to thaw pork.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of raw pork thawing in 3 compartment sink without cold running water. Per operator, food placed in sink approximately 1 hour ago. Operator turned in cold running water to thaw pork. **Corrective Action Taken**

    Basic

  • 11-27-4

    Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.

    Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.

    Intermediate

  • 31A-11-4Corrected on site

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several letters and envelopes stored in handwashing sink in kitchen, near to dish machine soiled. Items were removed from handwashing sink.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several letters and envelopes stored in handwashing sink in kitchen, near to dish machine soiled. Items were removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5Corrected on site

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups and bowls without handles stored in bins of rice and salt in kitchen. Cups and bowls were removed from food.

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups and bowls without handles stored in bins of rice and salt in kitchen. Cups and bowls were removed from food. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 31B-03-4Corrected on site

    No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen near to flip top cooler. Operator provided soap.

    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen near to flip top cooler. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles near to dish machine soiled.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles near to dish machine soiled.

    Basic

  • 50-09-4

    Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Basic

  • 40-06-5Corrected on site

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cellphone and pack of cigarettes and lighter stored in prep table in kitchen. Employee belongings were removed from prep table.

    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cellphone and pack of cigarettes and lighter stored in prep table in kitchen. Employee belongings were removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.