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10261 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33026

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406125
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552259
DBPR license1625858

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 1:45 p.m. tuna salad (50F – Cold Holding); corn (54F – Cold Holding); pico (56F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding); guacamole (55F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (58F – Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit at 11:30 a.m. Note: Refrigerator was turned off. Operator transfer all items to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms hot held at 122F and cooked rice at 109F. As per operator, rice and mushrooms cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat rice to171F and mushrooms to 166F. Observed cooked chicken hot held in front line steam table at 125F. Operator reheat to 178F. Chicken cooked and placed in unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed lack of managerial control in reference to having major reach in cooler with TCS foods in operation. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink on cookline used as dump sink, evidence by waste food found inside. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoops with handles stored in ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.