FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
304 SW 145 AVE STE 101, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 407-780-2613
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Bar area-2 flying insects around soda nozzle. Employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023051241 | Sep 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black, mold like substance on soda gun nozzle at bar. Bartender clean and sanitized during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor, at bar. Operator properly stored.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on soda gun nozzle, at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. Pure pumpkin can, 6 Lb. Stored on dry goods storage area. Employee removed and discarded at will.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Live, small flying insects found. Bar area-2 flying insects around soda nozzle. Employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Observed employee serving pico de gallo from pantry station area- 4 hours time, expired at 3:20 pm. Manager instructed employee. All TCS foods on time procedures discarded.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking and serving spoons and tongs in steam table. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Expo station- shredded cheese, corn salad, cut tomatillos, sliced tomatoes, per kitchen manager, food on time3.5 hours ago, employee discarded at will and put in new containers of food. Also placed new time label
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishwasher room.
Equipment in poor repair. Two broken covers- expo station flip top.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops on standing water temperature (70F). Employee removed to be wash and sanitize.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Pantry station on prep table, employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started working in food preparation, placed gloves without washing hands. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Head phones charging on same shelf of single,e service soup bowls and napkins. Employee removed.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Two soiled wiping cloths on top of cutting board in pantry station. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing soap by dish ware room. Employee labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Employee removed Pantry station-
Dry goods -storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. 3 boxes on floor, inside walk in freezer, chef placed on shelves
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Grill station-two drawers cooler-left side -rib eye (46F - Cold Holding); sirloin (47F - Cold Holding), per chef food held less than 4 hours, operator add iced for a quick chill
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pantry station, employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing a black watch, after instructed, employee removed.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cutting cabbage, cleaned up cutting board, stepped out of cook line to bring dirty utensils to dishwasher area, came back to prep station,grabbed a single service saucer and placed sauce for a customer, using same gloves, after instructed, employee discarded gloves,washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Expo station-cooling drawers-; cut melon (50F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (49F - Cold Holding), Per operator food held less than 4 hours, all foods moved to Walk in cooler for a quick chill. -Appetizer station-radish corn salad (50F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, food moved to walk in cooler for a quick chill.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermometer device is not working, thermo labels not available.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board from appetizer station, employee removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom, exit door next to dishwasher area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Lower cooler-service station
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cheese cake portions inside cardboard box, employee removed from box and placed on clear container
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Large container of seasoning with handle touching seasoning, Employee removed to be clean and sanitized.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Two knives, one serving spoon and tongs on prep table, employee removed, cleaned and stored to 170 F.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower cooler, next to coffee machine.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo station; roasted garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding), per operator food hot holding less than 4 hours, all TCS foods moved back to WIC for a quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishwasher area, blocked by a fan, manager removed
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area, broken paper towel device, employee provided paper towels
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside WIF, build up of loose food debris
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In front of dessert RIC, employee cleaned and sanitized
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower cooler next to coffee machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop seating on mop sink, employee removed, cleaned and stored properly
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wiping cloths on prep tables in cook line, operator removed.
Wiping cloth sink and surface cleaner sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (00-sink and surface cleaner), operator made new solution, sink and surface cleaner at 700;ppm.
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