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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LAS CAZUELAS PEMBROKE PINES

18279 PINES BLVD UNIT E3 · PEMBROKE PINES · Dade County · FL 33029

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3675267
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13553060
DBPR license2338220

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 4, 2026 3:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 5, 2026 9:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed approximately 6 live roaches inside lowboy cooler at the end of the cook line, in kitchen. 2) Observed one live roach in hand wash sinks next to dish machine, in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4High 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. Observed cold make table// pico de gallo (46F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 4.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed fresh garlic in oil (70F – Cold Holding) on flat top grill at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Operator put foods inside reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. 2) Observed cold make table// pico de gallo (46F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 4.5 hours. See stop sale. 3) Observed cold make table// guacamole with tomatoes (44F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator put food inside reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks next to dish machine and at cook line in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks next to dish pit. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water shut off at cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of approximately 20 dead roaches inside lowboy cooler traps located behind cold make table and deep fryers at cook line, in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and ladles stored inside 80F standing water, at cook line. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.