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BRU-SKET-TA ITALIAN CAFFE

12111 TAFT ST, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · (954)391-9319

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1610290
Grade history
SEP 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021033770May 28, 2021Aug 20, 2021$160
2--2015014953Feb 17, 2015Apr 27, 2015$800

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs removed from the original container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink, evidence of waste ice found inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Observed 1 new employee with no health responsibility report agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available at this time
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees training expired on 04/10/2024
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bags with unwashed lemons stored over cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed lemons.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream and cheese in reach in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with cases with wines.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring devices for hot water dishwashing machine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
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 lasagna stored in reach in cooler, per operator, lasagna cooked on 03/26/2024.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring devices available.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in Traulsen refrigerator.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring devices available.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed an in-use pizza peel stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on kitchen and storage floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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