FIVE STAR GOURMET
18450 PINES BLVD UNIT 103, Pembroke Pines FL 33029 · 786-566-1158
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 18 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12-15 small flying insects around and on box of raw potatoes and bagged onions in dry goods / clean pots storage area in back of building located beyond dishwashing area away from kitchen / prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026027231 | Feb 19, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2022015942 | Mar 10, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
18 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line- employee provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line and preparation area. Employee removed both dispensers and placed bottle soap dispensers.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler- Pineapple chunks stored on open can. Employee removed pineaples and stored on plastic container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two bottles of water insider reach in freezer- manager removed.
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at front drive through area.
Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher removing clean sanitized dishes from dish machine immediately after rinsing and loading dirty dishes without washing hands. Reviewed with manager proper procedures to explain to employee. Employee began washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12-15 small flying insects around and on box of raw potatoes and bagged onions in dry goods / clean pots storage area in back of building located beyond dishwashing area away from kitchen / prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline front fliptop unit, Raw mahi and salmon above portioned cooked pork and chicken. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front fliptop unit at cookline, cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding). Container not being held optimally for cold air circulation. Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit less than 4 hours. Employee removed to walk in to rechill and replaced container correctly to cold hold.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at served station opposite cookline reading greater than 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees at cookline could not answer question about proper cold holding.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in dishwashing area. Employee replaced paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles under triple sink. Employee labeled as degreaser and Fabuloso cleaner.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at front drive through area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at server station opposite cookline reading 0ppm. Employee remade to proper 100ppm.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line- employee provided.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles with water damage, outside, near walk in cooler. walk in cooler
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line observed food residues inside sink, employee removed and cleaned
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to reach in cooler- employee cleaned and sanitized
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Two dry storage storage racks- shelves lined with cardboard, manager removed cardboard from shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles with water damage, outside of walk in cooler and storage entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Walk in cooler-dannon yogurt, cream cheese, butter. Employee placed food on separate container and added a label.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloved hands then proceed to handle utensils. Discussed with employee, operator. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw calamari (51F); raw swai (50F); raw beef (50F); raw chicken (50F); cooked shredded beef (46F); cooked ground beef (46F); cheese (51F); ham (49F); cooked beans (45F); raw pork (50F); cooked chicken soup (48F) being held in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw calamari (51F); raw swai (50F); raw beef (50F); raw chicken (50F); cooked shredded beef (46F); cooked ground beef (46F); cheese (51F); ham (49F); cooked beans (45F); raw pork (50F); cooked chicken soup (48F) being held in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at drive thru hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training expired on 8/9/2025
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap.- Cook line- employee provided small jar of pump soap, until dispenser gets repaired.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in Cooler- cooked chicken stored on plastic container, not easy to clean, employee removed and placed in a metal container.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler-muffins, open gallon of milk, bread. Employee placed on separate container with a label.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (120F-125F - Hot Holding) being held at room temperature for less than 2 hours. Operator moved to steam table to start reheat to 165F. Retook temperature at end of inspection at 149F
Clam tags not marked with last date served. Establishment served clams as a special, tags kept on file, not marked with last date served.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracked wall tiles on cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed to ware washing area
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned at sanitized
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at wait station not labeled. Operator labeled windex
Equipment in poor repair. Door to cook line flip top next to fryer in poor repair
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at flip top next to fryer
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ranch dressing, open on Tuesday, employee labeled.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm), employee made new sanitizer solution, chlorine at 50ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop non soiled container, Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized ice scoop
May 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top(fryer); Croquette (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top kept open while fryer is in operation. Operator took item into walk in cooler to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Above stove shelf; cooked chicken (117F - Hot Holding) under no temperature control. Per operator on shelf no more than 2hrs. Operator started reheated to hot hold at 165F°
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour inside bulk container. Operator removed and placed proper scoop
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top lowboy cooler next to fryers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop inside bulk container of rice, buried.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On flip top counter next to grill operator placed in sanitizer bucket
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2810 STIRLING RD, Hollywood — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed sever drop off dirty dishes than washed hands with cold water.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (109F - Hot Holding) sitting in shallow pan on top of steam table. Per operator held less than one hour. Cook refried plantains rechecked 179F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink on cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense salt. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense rice in steam table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on rack with clean equipment
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door handle removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of black beans stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored between steam table and prep table on cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic cups sitting on table next to steam table not stored inverted or protected from contamination next to
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt removed from original container not identified by common name on cook line.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. 3 wiping cloths on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and placed on sanitizer solution
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.