AVOCADO'S FOOD
11401 PINES BLVD K-907, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 786-449-5962
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 4 live roaches crawling on food preparation table, 2 live roaches crawling on clean food containers, 4 live crawling on box with limes and onions in service areas and 1 on floor next to refrigerator.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023057140 | Oct 5, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 1:20 p.m. no time marked on cut tomatoes, cheese and sour cream held using time as a public health control. As per operator, all items transfer to front line at 11:20 a.m. Operator correctly time marked items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink used as dump sink evidence by large food particles found inside.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Gabriela Guerra who hired more than 60 days.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink exceed 200 ppm. Operator diluted solution to 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 1:10 p.m. cut tomatoes, cheese and sour cream held using time as a public health control has not time mark. Per operator, all above mentioned TCS food items placed in make shift table at 11:00 a.m. advice operator to time mark items.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth on counter not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer container.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and service utensils being stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and produces stored on floor.
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 4 live roaches crawling on food preparation table, 2 live roaches crawling on clean food containers, 4 live crawling on box with limes and onions in service areas and 1 on floor next to refrigerator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and produces stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.