LA STREGA CUCINA ITALIANA
17864 NW 2 ST, Pembroke Pines FL 33029
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pumpkin soup (50F - Cooling -overnight ) observed soup stored on closed plastic containers of 16 inches.See stop sale.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021010915 | Feb 9, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | $320 |
| 2--2021006577 | Feb 10, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added 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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clams and mussels tags. Employee stored in chronological order.
Met inspection standards. 5 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 prepared or portioned today. fresh garlic and oil mix (72F - Cold Holding), observed container on side of grill tap. Per employee food held for less than two hours, employee moved to slower cooler for a quick chill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment sells fresh clams.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In rear kitchen, preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of cooking oil on floor by left side of back entrance door. Employee placed on shelves.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Device above containers of cooking oil, employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza station- two Niels inside sink, operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two compartment reach in cooler-containers of pasta and rice, prep on Sunday. Employee dated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 80F), employee placed on stove (150F)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pumpkin soup (50F - Cooling -overnight ) observed soup stored on closed plastic containers of 16 inches.See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In house made pumpkin soup (50F - Cooling -overnight ) observed soup stored on closed plastic containers of 16 inches. Employee discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -pasta station -clam juice (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); bolognese (54F - Cold Holding); vegetable broth (50F - Cold Holding) -Grill station-; garlic butter (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Per employee food held less than 4 hours, food moved to two compartments reach in cooler. All TCS foods moved to a working cold holding unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink on cook line, prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing black watch, after manager ins, employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Bar area. -Kitchen area.
Stored food not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink, next to triple sink.
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.