Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines
Last inspected:
7155 B Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023Mofonga House Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has accumulated 201 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of recurring non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended twice in 2023 and 2024. The most frequently cited violations involve hand and arm washing procedures, food contact surfaces, and protection of outer openings. A 2018 fire safety inspection documented blocked exit pathways caused by soda cases lining the rear exit hall.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 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
Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023055973 | $200.00 | Sep 14, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Mofonga House Rest 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. Soda cases lining rear exit hall. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines had?
- Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines find?
- Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
- No, Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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.
- Has Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines been fined?
- Mofonga House Rest in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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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