Pembroke Pines — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Pembroke Pines, Florida has 445 food establishments with 6,721 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.8 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines in Pembroke Pines, shut down March 4, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $2,640 assessed to China City in Pembroke Pines on August 28, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

445Facilities
6,719Total Inspections
5Closures 2026
86.8%Pass Rate
4.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Latin American Grill 49 436 2
Champet Restaurant and Bar 42 391 2
La Granja 32 273 2
Lutong Pinoy 2 25 254 2
Restaurant at Hollybrook 43 235 2

Pembroke Pines Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Pembroke Pines 86.8% Pass Rate 86.8%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Pembroke Pines 4.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.8
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Pembroke Pines 1.12 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.12
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Pembroke Pines Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines Roach activity

Pembroke Pines Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines 0 Call Back - Complied
Glen's Bahamian Kitchen 4 Warning Issued
Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines 3 (1 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Brio 0 Call Back - Complied
El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine 2 Call Back - Complied
Amazing Thai Japanese Restaurant 0 Call Back - Complied
China Pavilion 0 Call Back - Complied
Cajun Crab 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oasis Cafe on the Green 0 Call Back - Complied
J a W Deli Corp 0 Call Back - Complied

Pembroke Pines Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
03 Employee health reporting 63,445
08 Proper hand/arm washing 62,836
31 Clean multi-use utensils 60,622
22 Consumer advisory 51,938
14 Food contact surfaces 44,383

Pembroke Pines Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

359Actions on Record
$162,450Total Fines
$455Avg Fine
$2,640Largest Fine
175Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Aug 28, 2025 China City $2,640 2--2025061926
Mar 23, 2026 El Atlakat $1,800 2--2026013994
Nov 25, 2025 Bagel Palace $1,500 2--2025054963
Oct 23, 2025 Fuddruckers -pembroke Pines $1,200 2--2025072812
Dec 22, 2025 Another Broken Egg Cafe $1,100 2--2025085900
Oct 22, 2025 Sushi Sake $1,080 2--2025055838
Jan 26, 2026 Lutong Pinoy 2 $1,000 2--2025090189
Jan 21, 2026 Himalayan Indian Kitchen $920 2--2025089611
Jan 12, 2026 Colada Cuban Cafe $900 2--2025090506
Jan 13, 2026 Sosta Caffe $840 2--2025089540

Pembroke Pines Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

104Fire Violations
69Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 48
Fire extinguisher in red zone 18
Missing boiler certificate/report 12
Propane tank stored inside building 10
Other fire safety violation 9
Cooking without hood suppression 7

Pembroke Pines Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Pembroke Pines has 129 FDACS-regulated facilities with 356 inspections on record and 314 stop-sale orders issued.

129Retail Facilities
356FDACS Inspections
314Stop-Sale Orders
55Orders in 2026

Pembroke Pines FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Joys-yummy-cupcakes-by-delphine-nos1626302 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Pembroke Pines FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 67
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 62
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 31
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 28
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food 26

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Pembroke Pines Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Starbucks 5 77 1,170
Publix 4 30 875
Dollar Tree 3 9 1,084
Walgreens 2 1 743
Aldi 2 2 310
Chevron 2 283 1,145
Walmart 1 77 608
Bravo Supermarket 1 68 487

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Pembroke Pines: Notable Restaurants

Latin American Grill

Pembroke Pines · Most Closures

49 inspections 436 violations 2 closures

Champet Restaurant and Bar

Pembroke Pines · Most Closures

42 inspections 391 violations 2 closures

La Granja

Pembroke Pines · Most Closures

32 inspections 273 violations 2 closures

Pinolandia 2

Pembroke Pines · Most Inspected

47 inspections 443 violations 1 closures

Mughal

Pembroke Pines · Most Inspected

43 inspections 349 violations 1 closures

Glen's Bahamian Kitchen

Pembroke Pines · Recently Inspected

33 inspections 86 violations

Pembroke Pines: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 6 306 0
McDonalds 4 174 0
Kfc 3 180 0
Burger King 3 107 0
Chipotle 3 257 1
Subway 3 210 0
Wendys 3 212 0
Chilis 2 213 0
La Granja 2 460 2
Bolay 2 152 0

Pembroke Pines Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines, Florida has 445 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pembroke Pines?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Pembroke Pines is 86.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Pembroke Pines this year?
5 food establishments in Pembroke Pines have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited violations in Pembroke Pines are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Pembroke Pines?
Dunkin has the most locations in Pembroke Pines with 6 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Pembroke Pines?
Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines in Pembroke Pines was shut down on March 4, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Pembroke Pines compare to the Florida state average?
Pembroke Pines has a pass rate of 86.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Pembroke Pines?
Food establishments in Pembroke Pines have an average of 15.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Pembroke Pines been assessed?
Food establishments in Pembroke Pines have been assessed $162,450 in fines across 359 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $455 and the largest single fine was $2,640.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Pembroke Pines restaurants?
104 fire safety violations have been documented across 69 food establishments in Pembroke Pines. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pembroke Pines inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Pembroke Pines, Florida has 129 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 356 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Pembroke Pines?
FDACS has issued 314 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Pembroke Pines, including 55 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

In the News Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines Restaurants & Food Establishments (440)

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine 1 closure

12594 PINES BLVD STE 105, Pembroke Pines

36 inspections · 223 violations · Last: May 2026

Baoshi 1 closure

8525 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

27 inspections · 218 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Hook & Reel 1 closure

7841 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

32 inspections · 194 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Don Pan 1 closure

11045 PINES BLVD STE 426, Pembroke Pines

33 inspections · 188 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Throwback Tavern 1 closure

18267 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

28 inspections · 185 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Havana 1957 1 closure

14571 SW 5 ST, Pembroke Pines

26 inspections · 178 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Minato Japanese Buffet 1 closure

9045 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

24 inspections · 172 violations · Last: Mar 2026

La Casserola 1 closure

6941 SW 196 AVE #9, Pembroke Pines

30 inspections · 171 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Riceup Asian Kitchen INC 1 closure

1744 -1748 UNIVERISTY DR, Pembroke Pines

30 inspections · 159 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Tgi Friday's 1 closure

90 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines

32 inspections · 152 violations · Last: Feb 2026

U Sushi Japanese and Thai 1 closure

610 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines

30 inspections · 151 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Bahama Breeze 1 closure

11000 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

28 inspections · 146 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Brio 1 closure

14576 SW 5 ST, Pembroke Pines

31 inspections · 144 violations · Last: May 2026

Ihop 1 closure

2112 N FLAMINGO ROAD, Pembroke Pines

32 inspections · 136 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 510 1 closure

12100 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

24 inspections · 132 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Roasting Buddies 1 closure

18457 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

28 inspections · 116 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Brass Tap Unit B Eatery 1 closure

624 SW 145 TER, Pembroke Pines

24 inspections · 115 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Ra Sushi 1 closure

201 SW 145 TER, Pembroke Pines

23 inspections · 97 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Pollo Tropical #27 1 closure

11429 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

27 inspections · 97 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1032 1 closure

11041 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines

27 inspections · 87 violations · Last: Jan 2026