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10800 PINES BLVD #5 · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33026

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409547
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8565327
DBPR license1623560

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 110F.

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers with tomato sauces dated 02/16/2024 in walk in cooler. Item exceeded 7 days shelf life. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed containers with tomato sauces dated 02/16/2024 in walk in cooler. Item exceeded 7 days shelf life.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at dishwashing area blocked with high chair. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler from 2 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line.

#3Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink at front line missing faucet handle.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor . -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper removed from the original containers not labeled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

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