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DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

15855 PINES BLVD STE 101, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 754-202-0416

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625886
Grade history
JUL 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Poster emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touched raw chicken, changed gloves and continued to prepare customer order. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee discarded gloves m washed hands and put on new pair of gloves.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink opposite dish machine. Operator replenished during the inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to Operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walls and floor, inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops inside mop sink, employee removed and stored to allow air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink, not able to air dry. Operator stored mop upright to air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in recharge zone, in kitchen next to dish machine.
/45-02-4
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Dr iced installed over hand wash sink, in rear kitchen, next to walk in cooler.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 27, 2024 · Observed same Time Extended
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pouring Dave's sauce in single service saucers, touched sides and collar of uniform without washing hands, after manager instructed employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working on packing orders, touched personal cell phone and hair without washing hands, after manager instructed employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Poster emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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/ observed five employees working in food preparation at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in cook line, manager provided
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Dr iced installed over hand wash sink, in rear kitchen, next to walk in cooler.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hand wash, clogged drain, next to walk in freezer, employee cleaned sink and drain
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm), employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.