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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TEHILLAH GARDEN-RESTAURANT

6994 PEMBROKE RD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33023

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3583970
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10803672
DBPR license1625574

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 21, 2025 9:51 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 22, 2025 3:05 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 door stainless: cooked white rice (63F-67F – Cooling); cooked black rice (65F – Cooling); cooked rice and beans (64F – Cooling). Per operator items were prepared last night and have been cooling overnight. See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 door stainless: cooked white rice (63F-67F – Cooling); cooked black rice (65F – Cooling); cooked rice and beans (64F – Cooling). Per operator items were prepared last night and have been cooling overnight. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10+ live roaches inside of wall mounted soap dispenser on wall above mop sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in between wood frame and wall holding water heater above mop sink next to triple sink in kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches on ground under dry storage shelves in right side corner of kitchen Observed approximately 15 live roaches in between wall and 3 compartment sink in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (47F); cooked goat (49F); cooked turkey (61F); cooked griot (60F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (47F); cooked goat (49F); cooked turkey (61F); cooked griot (60F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches inside of wall mounted soap dispenser on wall above mop sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on ground under dry storage shelves in right side corner of kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches on shelves holding dry storage items on right side corner of kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground behind cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 7 dead roaches inside of gas system access door of oven on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches behind fire extinguisher sign on wall in kitchen Observed 10+ dead roaches in spider webs in between wall and triple sink in kitchen Observed 8 dead roaches on ground under front counter Observed 7 dead roaches on ground under reach in cooler at front counter **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at front counter, employee moved to dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 10pm chlorine, operating added chlorine and retested at 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.