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CHICK-FIL-A AT PEMBROKE LAKES MALL

11401 PINES BLVD STE 466, Pembroke Pines FL 33026

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1616291
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at front line. Operator killed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag containing drinking cups stored on top of handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed bag with drinking cups.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M General Manager arrived during inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 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
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by trolley Employee removed trolley
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee replaced battery
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocate to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at front line. Operator killed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-02-7
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.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed uncovered container with cherries stored next to hand washing sink at front line. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Operator replenished.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at cookline block with rolling food cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink block with rolling table at cookline. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush stored in hand wash sink at cookline. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Traulsen refrigerator doors handles soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Basic/23-24-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior on Traulsen refrigerator soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at prep station soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee at sandwich station wiping soiled in-use gloves and uniform and continue to engage in food preparation. Employee change gloves and wash hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls throughout cookline areas soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Basic/36-27-5

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.