BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 510
12100 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33025 · 954.430.3545
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 3 rodent droppings behind linen cabinet. Linen cabinet is located next to mop sink. -Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath table in dishwashing area. -Observed 2 rodent droppings at service station next to cookline
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025082272 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024042283 | Jul 17, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed solution, replaced with quaternary sanitizer solution measuring 200ppm
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ham cold held at 48F and precooked chicken at 47F in cookline reach in cooler. Operator discarded ham at will and placed ice packs on chicken for quick chill. Per operator, both items placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked ribs stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, ribs cooked on 09/28/2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black and brown like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with cooking oils stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored on rolling cart.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on ice tea dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored inside chicken tenders at reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on equipment in bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and old food residue buildup on walls at cookline.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed season tomato cold held at 46F. Container overstock above chill rim. Per operator, item transfer to reach in cooler 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer overstock to reach in freezer for quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink at cookline block with garbage container. Operator removed container
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiring cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in walk in cooler on shelf next to restaurant drinks not identified. Operator discarded at will.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
Jul 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 3 rodent droppings behind linen cabinet. Linen cabinet is located next to mop sink. -Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath table in dishwashing area. -Observed 2 rodent droppings at service station next to cookline
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on double doors refrigerator at cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls at prep stations.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can with roasted red peppers at dry storage area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 07/7/ 2021
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases with ice cream stored on walk in floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 in-use wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator placed clothes in sanitizer solution.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food debris inside box containing plastic wrap. Operator clean
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed food containers stocked piled before properly air drying.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on pizza oven.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer solution bucket stored on prep area next to food items. Operator relocate solution bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth in bar not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
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.