LITCHI DELIGHTS
10251 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 954-362-7696
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in zapping device.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016004102 | Jan 5, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 | $600 |
| 2--2015020776 | Apr 14, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $720 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed all employees training certification photocopied.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp cold held at 45F in reach in cooler at front line. As per operator, shrimp transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to place ice pack on shrimp for quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical stored on ice machine that could lead to cross contamination. Operator removed chemical and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored inside hand wash sink at frontline.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 05/07/2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical next to hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup in ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on floor throughout restaurant.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwashing area.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored in handwashing sink at front line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation area.
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. Observed employee drinking from an open container at front line.
Food stored on floor. -Observed box containing avocado stored on walk in cooler floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over bread in walk-in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink in prep station. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in zapping device.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut mix vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed kimchi, cooked chicken and cooked shrimp cold held in front line cooler at 44F. Per operator all items transfer to unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed items in walk in freezer for quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner at front line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in microwave. Operator clean and sanitizer.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked beef and chicken cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in front line cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill.
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. Observed at 4:40 p.m. sushi rice held using time as a public health control with no time mark. Operator determined that rice prepared at 4.00 p.m. operator correctly time marked rice.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink removed from dishwashing area.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator not identified or segregated from restaurant foods.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with sauce stored on kitchen floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Operator clean and sanitizer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.