EL TIESTO CAFE
7908 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 305.528.3604
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice under time control on prep table in kitchen marked from 6pm of night before. Employee confirmed made on 3-6.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024030772 | May 6, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $360 |
| 2--2018046664 | Aug 23, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | $720 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In server glassfront cooler, house flan marked 5-3-26 and house tres leches cake marked 5-5-26. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In server glassfront cooler, house flan marked 5-3-26 and house tres leches cake marked 5-5-26. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar has mold like buildup.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf with frozen beverage mixes in server glassfront cooler. Employee moved foods to bottom of cooler.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk container. Manager removed handle from rice.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand sink. Employee refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by bar hand sink. Employee labeled as windex.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. a mold like build up on right wall of ice machine bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice scoops on top of machine not inverted. Employee inverted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light at bottom left corner of back door frame.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Provided sign to employee to post.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection 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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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. In kitchen reach in freezer, container of raw beef above container of raw portioned octopus. Employee rearranged beef to bottom of freezer.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. By kitchen hand sink, knives between back of prep table and wall. Employee removed and cleaned knives and placed on magnetic holder.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table by rice cooker in kitchen. Employee removed bottle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar by ice machine missing label. Employee labeled.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area right Atosa reach in cooler, containers of raw prepped salmon and shrimp on shelf above containers of cooked pork, noodles, and rice. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice under time control on prep table in kitchen marked from 6pm of night before. Employee confirmed made on 3-6.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale. Sushi rice under time control on prep table in kitchen marked from 6pm of night before. Employee confirmed made on 3-6. See stop sale.
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/ Certified Food Manager Wilkins Castillo 03-20-2023 Person In Charge Berenice Moreta
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of rice. Employee removed cup.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with panko on bulk container in kitchen. Employee removed x pop and stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in server area not labeled. Employee added label.
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 46F. Per operator, cooked chicken transfer to flip top cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator relocate chicken to reach in freezer 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 and pork hot held in steam table at 78-79F. Per operator, both items placed in unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat items to 185-191F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at cookline.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Some employees
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A poster has been given to the operator.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A copy has been given to the operator.
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks with no hair restraint.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water at cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of stove in cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Wall next to helium tanks in drink station. 2. Right side of Walll next exit door on the right
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until equipment can sanitize at proper minimum strength.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serving sushi with raw salmon without a parasite destruction letter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice warmer white rice (97F hot holding ) less than 4 hours ago. Operator discarded rice and started a new batch for cooking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in drink station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of stove in cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Wall next to helium tanks in drink station. 2. Right side of Walll next exit door on the right
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
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.