EL MACHETICO
207 N. HIATUS ROAD #101, Pembroke Pines FL 33026
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef touch cooked meat with bare hand. Educate employee
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in Walk In Cooler Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with pork soup at 48F Operator confirmed soup was placed in cooler yesterday. Observed cut lettuce in Reach in Cooler at 45F Operator discarded pork soup and moved lettuce to Walk In Cooler
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/
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.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper dispenser next to 3 Compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a blue liquid identified as Windex Chef labeled spray bottle
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of drinking water on food preparation table
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over precooked sausages in reach in freezer. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Fish (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths stored inside handwashing sink at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of mold like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Observed water draining very slowly from handwashing sink in kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at dishwashing area.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings at 47F, crab cakes 46F, lasagne 46F, heavy cream 46F and TCS sauce 46F cold holding in walking cooler. As per operator, all items has been cold holding since yesterday. Items didn't removed from unit since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken wings at 47F, crab cakes 46F, lasagne 46F, heavy cream 46F and TCS sauce 46F cold holding in walking cooler. As per operator, all items has been cold holding since yesterday. Items didn't removed from unit since. See stop sale. -Observed spinach dip cold held in made shift table at 44F. Per operator, item placed at table 1 hour before the inspection. Operator transfer item to reach in freezer for quick chill. Observed ground beef at 46F and chicken 46F cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice bath on items for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held in kitchen at 93F. Per operator, chicken cooked and placed at cook line 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken in oven to 170F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at dishwashing area used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to various food items.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw steak stored over precooked turkey and sausage. Operator relocate raw steak to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw lobster tails stored over cooked corn and cornbread in walk in cooler.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside reach in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to various food items. Operator removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitized.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in reach in freezer no segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and case with potatoes stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with fish stored on walk in cooler floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine. Operator removed and stored properly.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed in-use sanitizer solution bucket stored on food preparation table next to food items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed water melons stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef touch cooked meat with bare hand. Educate employee
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed his license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed bacon in reach in freezer for quick chill
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/
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 cooked sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauces cooked yesterday morning. Operator correctly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop with handle stored in ice machine. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside freezer
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with salt in kitchen. Operator covered
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw bacon stored over ice cream in reach in freezer. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over drinking water in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no additional vacuum breaker at mop sink where splitter added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container. Operator relocate garbage container.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation area. Operator discarded at will.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with powder sugar stored in kitchen. Operator covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed powder sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.
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.