MACHU PICCHU CEVICHE AND BAR
18283 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33029 · (954) 835-4558
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door and shelves.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles stored inside kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 73F hot water at kitchen hand washing sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining glass cooler shelves at bar. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door and shelves.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine in back kitchen area. Operator properly stored.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed next to ice bin at bar. Operator removed.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted chicken (84F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator will reheat chicken to at least 165F for hot holding.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 Foodborne illness poster to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish machine. Operator provided.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Per operator, fish stored in cooler, thawing in packaging, for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Food stored on floor. Observed cartons of frying oil stored on floor inside dry storage room. Operator properly stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters above cook line.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Service station-two glasses and one coffee cup inside sink, employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles inside walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Two handles inside ice machine in rear kitchen. Employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in water temperature (92F). Employee removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Service area, forks, spoons and knives not inverted, employee inverted all utensils
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Roast beef been defrost to ambient temperature, employee removed and placed under cold holding running water.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Bar area - prep table, employee removed.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and plastic cup inside sink, employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coconut flan, prep on Friday, employee labeled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles containing cleaner and sanitizer, employee labeled bottles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons, forks and knives, service area, employee inverted.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle-service station. Employee cleaned
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Service station-Two bottles containing sanitizer, employee labeled
Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food inside walk in freezer, one box of raw shell eggs. Employee placed all on shelves
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line, serving spoons-water temperature 80F, employee removed and placed on stove to hot water temperature (145F).
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia packages on standing water, Employee removed and placed under cold running water
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food stored on floor. Two boxes inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table, serving spoons and scoops in water temperature (70F), employee removed to be clean and sanitize
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line, Employee cleaned
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.