Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

620 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Overview

Hi Pot, a 61-seat permanent food service establishment in Pembroke Pines, has compiled 136 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,280 in fines. Employee health policy violations, handwashing violations, and food in good condition violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections, with employee health reporting cited in at least 4 separate inspections and proper hand/arm washing violations appearing in 6 inspections. High-priority violations including employee health policy, handwashing facilities, and approved food source have been documented repeatedly. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 found 12 violations—including 6 high-priority violations for proper hand/arm washing, approved food source (3 separate citations), and handwashing facilities—and was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on October 1, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 27 violations were found, including high-priority citations for employee health reporting, food in good condition, shell stock requirements, and allergen awareness. The facility's compliance pattern shows inconsistent performance, with some inspections yielding zero violations followed by others with double-digit violation counts.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
136Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$1,280in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,280.00

Disciplinary action history for Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2016026908 $400.00 Jun 1, 2016 Fort Lauderdale
2--2015054086 $880.00 Nov 23, 2015 Panama City Beach

Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Boxes blocking exit door. For reporting purposes only.

Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited violations at Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines had?
Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines find?
Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
No, Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,280.00 in fines.
How much has Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines been fined?
Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $1,280.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Hi Pot in Pembroke Pines operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Golden Krust (2016).

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