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620 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 9543627110
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016026908 | Jun 1, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | $400 |
| 2--2015054086 | Nov 23, 2015 | Mar 30, 2016 | $880 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dish station hand sink. Operator provided Soap
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on same shelf not separated from other salable foods. Operator separated employee food and labeled
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between right flip top cooler and reach in cooler. Operator removed knives
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves from handling soiled cloth and went back to preparing raw food items. Reviewed proper procedures for handwashing and employee washed hands.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ New ownership taken over without applying for DBPR license. Provided information to apply for change of ownership.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw fish on shelf above containers of prepared goods. Manager moved fish to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, under no time or temperature control, boba pearls (91F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at 12:00pm. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control and provided form to fill out. Manager marked time from 12:09-4:00pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb to left of cookline missing vacuum breaker.
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. No reporting agreements available for staff. Bulletin printed, provided, and signed by staff during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers of silverware at front counter not properly stored. Manager correctly inverted all to present properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back prep sink, block of frozen raw tripe thawing in standing water. Manager turned on water to properly thaw.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance non spray bottle under prep table beside glassfront cooler in kitchen. Manager marked as degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bucket in bulk container of rice. Manager removed bucket.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top beverage on prep table next to glassfront cooler in kitchen. Manager covered beverage and removed from kitchen.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open top beverage on prep table next to glassfront cooler in kitchen. Manager covered beverage and removed from kitchen.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Bus pan of beef tripe slacking on prep table by dish machine. Manager to walk in to continue thawing.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on front counter to left of ice bin. Manager dumped water.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. In back prep sink, thawing fish filets reading 62F under running water. Per manager, thawing in sink approximately 45 minutes. Manager removed fish from sink and placed in walk in cooler to chill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Containers of milk tea powders at front counter not labeled. 2) Container of oil beside cook line not labeled. Manager labeled containers.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts. Hose not properly in sanitizer bucket; manager corrected and machine reading 100ppm chlorine.
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. Two new employees hired three weeks have been notified of responsibilities. Reporting agreement printed and signed by both employees during inspection.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 42F in ice water. Manager corrected to 32F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by mop sink. Employee labeled as degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bucket in bulk rice container. Manager removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers sugar, cornstarch, and salt in prep area not labeled. Manager labeled all.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
No proof provided that one food employee ( new hire)is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager. Operator printed form during inspection and the employee signed agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked tapioca using time as a health control without written procedures. Emailed written procedure. Operator printed form and filled out during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage area. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside walk in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fish balls on floor inside walk in freezer.
Shelf under prep table in kitchen with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth on not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet Wiping cloth stored on cutting board in cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food (oil)removed from original container not identified by common name in cook line. Operator labeled oil
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on storage shelf in kitchen soiled with mold like substance. Operator moved cutting board to 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Jar with water inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed jar
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. Two new employees hired, no reporting agreements signed. Emailed to reporting agreement form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time for cooked tapioca perls without written procedures. Emailed TPHC form to manager. Operator printed and filled out during inspection.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in men's restroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Tight fitting in disrepair or broken in men's restroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles broken or in disrepair at exit door in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Buckets of rice in dry storage room. Operator elevated *corrected on site* 2. Buckets of raw fish and raw chicken on floor inside walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of door frame at exit door.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed (salt);from original container not identified by common name in kitchen. Operator labeled
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom door of back entrance.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Two food boxes on floor, Employee placed on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back entrance door frame is broken, bottom in both sides.
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.