DOUCE LOUNGE PINES
8300 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 9546146319
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018035999 | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $600 |
| 2--2017038193 | Jul 25, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by soda station in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on back ice bin operator began cleaning ice bin
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor and wall of walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container of pasta made per operator two days ago with an old date marked sticker. Operator removed label
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep station at cookline, rice and beans 118F at 3:25pm (heated cooling 30-45 minutes) to 101F at 3:50pm; stewed goat 121F at 3:25pm (heated cooling approximately 45-60 minutes) to 112F at 3:50pm. Based on times and temperatures taken foods will not reach 70F in 2 hours. Manager moved items to walk in cooler to rapid cool to 70F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Center soda gun holster at bar has mold like buildup.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at expo hand wash sink paper towels not engaging rollers to dispense. Manager corrected.
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottled water on floor in storeroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around base of door to walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on table beside grill. Manager dumped water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on walls in dry storeroom and around mop sink.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line on center soda holster at bar.
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at small bar. 2) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at middle of main bar
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial labels on clean plastic containers in dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of flour in dry storage not labeled. 2) Oil bottle at make line not labeled.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sheila Ducatel 1-3-2020 ServSafe
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at small bar. 2) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at middle of main bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaned bar mats in hand sink at small bar. Employee removed mats.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of mold like buildup open side wall of ice bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water by flattop at cookline.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in area around ice machine, dish room, and mop sink at back of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial labels on clean plastic containers in dish area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored head down in bucket in dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of flour in dry storage not labeled. 2) Oil bottle at make line not labeled.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, bags of raw calamari above container of cooked turkey. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at small side bar blocked with clean cutting board and containers. Manager removed all items from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk rice and metal container in bulk flour. Manager removed both.
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above door to walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at front bar not stored inverted. Manager removed to wash and store inverted by ice machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing watch. Employee removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not fully removed on clean containers in dish area.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a splash guard needed at hand wash sink at cookline.
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.