El Machetico in Pembroke Pines
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207 N. Hiatus Road #101, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026Brandon's Bistro in Pembroke Pines has accumulated 90 violations across 17 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent issue, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 5 inspections, hand washing violations appearing in multiple inspections, and shell stock handling violations documented repeatedly. An administrative complaint was recommended following a November 18, 2025 routine inspection that found 24 violations, including three high-priority findings for employee health reporting, improper chemical storage, and failure to provide a consumer advisory for time/temperature control foods. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 identified nine violations including three shell stock requirement violations and resulted in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Machetico in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Machetico in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
El Machetico in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Machetico in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- El Machetico in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at El Machetico in Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Machetico in Pembroke Pines are: Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has El Machetico in Pembroke Pines had?
- El Machetico in Pembroke Pines has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Machetico in Pembroke Pines find?
- El Machetico in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on August 24, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has El Machetico in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
- No, El Machetico in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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