EL TIESTO CAFE
7908 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 46F. Per operator, cooked chicken transfer to flip top cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator relocate chicken to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken and pork hot held in steam table at 78-79F. Per operator, both items placed in unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat items to 185-191F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at cookline.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Some employees
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A poster has been given to the operator.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A copy has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks with no hair restraint.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water at cookline.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:34 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.