MANCORA
7996 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954.296.9402
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024
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5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen fliptop upper section, container of butter (46F - Cold Holding) being held above chill line of unit. Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit approximately 3.5 hrs. Employee moved container to lower cooler to rechill.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025034535 | Mar 18, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2016054568 | Nov 4, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | $2,100 |
| 2--2015029638 | May 7, 2015 | Dec 3, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat sauces in flip top,cooler. Operator inverted
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in front ice bin operator cleaned ice bin
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Employee changed chemical sanitizer, primed, and machine reading 100ppm chlorine.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In Frigidaire chest freezer by front counter, raw fish and shrimp stored in standard printed plastic to go bags.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk in cooler, thawed container of cooked beans missing date removed from freezer. Per employee in cooler from 9-21.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In small chest freezer at back of kitchen near walk in freezer, containers of cooked beans not date marked when prepared.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed pots at triple sink without conducting a sanitizing step. Employee setup sanitizer sink and sanitized all items.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At front counter fliptop unit, standard brown paper towels on top of multiple prepared food items. Employee removed paper and replaced with foil paper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen fliptop upper section, container of butter (46F - Cold Holding) being held above chill line of unit. Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit approximately 3.5 hrs. Employee moved container to lower cooler to rechill.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with flour in bulk container by cook line. Employee moved scoop out of flour.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of spoons in standing water at kitchen make line. Employee dumped water and replaced spoons and dry container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink next to triple sink. Sign provided to be posted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at front counter not labeled. Employee added label.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used to line containers of food items in fliptop unit. Manager began removing from all containers.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut plantains stored in standard printed to go bag. Manager switched plantains to zip top bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, containers of raw fish on shelf above containers of prepared foods for cook line. Employee inverted for proper separation.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles at dish station. Manager labeled as degreaser and fabuloso cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers in buck purple corn and bean containers. Manager removed cups.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in clean standing water by cook line. Manager dumped water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored head down in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils and vinegars at cook line not labeled. Employee labeled.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer turned off at time of licensing inspection. Advised operator to turn on equipment to verify ambient temperature of unit.
Water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink in cook line.
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