CAPRICCIO RISTORANTE
2402-2448 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954.432.7001
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid during inspection via phone. Confirmation # 236050024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door in hallway leading to back kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back kitchen under bread oven
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in back walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hod filter at cookline soiled with dust
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass racks in front of hand sink at back of rear prep kitchen. Manager moved racks away from sink area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. unknown substances in spray bottle under prep table by salad station. Employee marked as cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around top of ice machine bin.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee beverages in line and sauté fliptop coolers.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 29 ounce can escargot dented at dry shelf by cookline.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on baffle inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of diced tomatoes at salad station fliptop unit. Employee removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on rack by oil bottles at sauté station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in main kitchen wearing watch.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths under cutting boards at main cook line.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine rinse temperature not reaching 180F after multiple attempts....reaching only 170F. Color change strip indicates dishes reaching 160F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at sauté station not labeled.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray at chemical rack in kitchen hallway. Employee labeled as sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around upper baffle in ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda boxes in kitchen hallway not secured. Employee replaced restraint.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on dry goods shelf just outside front kitchen walk-in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees in back prep kitchen wearing bracelets and watches. Employees removed jewelry.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass front cooler in kitchen, diced tomatoes 45F( cold holding) overnight inside reach in cooler where plates are stored. Operator discarded
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door opposite coffee station in dining room.
Opened employee beverage container ( bottle water )in a cold holding unit above raw calamari to be served to customers in cook line. Operator moved bottle water and stored correctly.
Small amount Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid during inspection via phone. Confirmation # 236050024
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw fish to another shelf and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad flip top cooer; Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked artichoke (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours ago in unit. Per operator equipment was cleaned less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on top cutting board in kitchen. Operator moved drink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of oil on floor in kitchen. Operator covered
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary.
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.