GOLDIES KITCHEN
701 SW FLAMINGO W DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 9542345261
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
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NOV 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid for flying insects of same shelf of containers of single service condiments. Employee removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015041156 | Aug 17, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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/ Observed food manager certification expired for Lucia Cardona on 09-23-2025.
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above washed carrots inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
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. Observed individual butters stored on dining room tables without time marking. Per operator, butters stored on tables for approximately two hours. Operator put time marking on butters.
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/ Observed food manager certification expired for Lucia Cardona on 09-23-2025.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed and emailed procedures to operator.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 began his shift, touched clean containers from dishwasher machine without washing hands. After instructed, employee washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of prepared food on Saturday and Sunday, no dated. Employee start placing date labels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two glass doors reach in cooler-cooler -In front of top kitchen entrance. Door handles and outer door of reach in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven- build up of grease and food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two glass doors reach in cooler-in front of steam table. Soiled bottom shelf and inside gaskets.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid for flying insects of same shelf of containers of single service condiments. Employee removed.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer test papers.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not thermolabels or hot water temperature thermometer on site.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. American cheese (51F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, observed double panel, employee removed one panel and add ice for a quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer test strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not thermo labels or hot water temperature thermometer.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per employee food made two days, container of marinara sauce, crab salad, potatoes salad. Employee placed date labels.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Front counter- table cooler- -Tiramisu,tres leches dessert. Per manager, box open yesterday. -Lasagna, sliced chicken, prep on Monday. Employee placed labels.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not thermo labels or thermometer for hot water temperature.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Service station- ice scoop inside soiled sink, employee removed, to be wash and sanitize ice scoop.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Aug 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), observed gallon of sanitizer empty, per employee chemical ordered.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired more than 60 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. RIC-sliding door- assorted pound cakes made 48 hours ago, not dated. WIC- lasagna, made on Monday. employee dated.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. RIF in rear kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table, water in a glass cup, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. RIF- in rear kitchen-gaskets, substantial build up of food debris and black like substance.
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.