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LOS VERDES

9939 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954 589 0816

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619705
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. In True reach in freezer, container of non commercially wrapped raw burgers above bags of portioned raw pork. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at steam table
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on prep area flip top cooler
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in container of water 109F operator placed container closer to heat on stove to reheat to 135F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
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Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed by triple sink
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at front line flip top cooler. Operator discarded wiping cloth
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible gap under back door in kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 9, 2025 · Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in back of kitchen area near triple sink and dish machine.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 9, 2025 · Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In True reach in freezer, container of non commercially wrapped raw burgers on shelf above bags of portioned cooked potatoes. Employee rearranged gif proper separation.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. In True reach in freezer, container of non commercially wrapped raw burgers above bags of portioned raw pork. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. In walk in cooler, cooked quail eggs (48F - Cold Holding); queso de mano (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (46F - Cold Holding); commercial flan (47F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); diced raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); diced raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager, no items prepared, portioned, or delivered today. All items in cooler more than 24 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, cooked quail eggs (48F - Cold Holding); queso de mano (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (46F - Cold Holding); commercial flan (47F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); diced raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); diced raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager, no items prepared, portioned, or delivered today. All items in cooler more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump spray bottle by mop sink. Manager marked as degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on shelf at front counter not inverted. Employee inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible gap under back door in kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in back of kitchen area near triple sink and dish machine.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 drinking from open top container with straw. Employee changed beverage to plastic cup with lid.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between steam table and prep table. Employee removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on grill top. Manager moved container to hotter portion of grill to heat water to 135F and hold.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf in back corner of kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser by dish machine not dispensing paper towels - paper jammed. Employee removed roll from dispenser to use.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle in bucket at front counter. Employee marked as Fabulso cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two of four CO2 tanks by soda box rack not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter, employee closed water bottle on dry goods shelf above beverages and next to dry goods and single service items. Employee moved bottle to under prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of bagged towels on shelf by walk in cooler. Employee removed bag to under front counter.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Employee removed scoop and stored properly with handle out of ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and steam table in kitchen. Employee removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in standing water on prep table in kitchen. Employee dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil on shelf above kitchen steam table not labeled. Employee labeled both.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-03-4/Return visit May 1, 2024 · Still observed. Time Extended
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding); sausages (50F - Cold Holding); Baby eggs (49F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding), mayonnaise and garlic sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or processed today. Operator is uncertain as to when items fell out of temperature. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding); sausages (50F - Cold Holding); Baby eggs (49F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding), mayonnaise and garlic sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or processed today. Operator is uncertain as to when items fell out of temperature. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. PIC removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked wings prepared April 28th not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser not identified by its common name.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee shirt stored next to tubs of mustard and salt on shelf across from dish machine. PIC removed shirt.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil being held in standing water at 107F.
Basic/10-07-4
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed +200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over bags with French fries inside true freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Raw beef stored over sealed bag with cabbage in walk in cooler..Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over hot dogs inside true reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee beverage container on shelf above food preparation table in kitchen where blenders are stored. Operator moved drink
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt on top container with pineapple cake inside true freezer in kitchen. Operator moved
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf on the left side of walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4

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.