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PANGUICH

10215 STIRLING RD, Cooper City FL 33328 · 954 446 4776

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1618773
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,240

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021003272Jan 20, 2021Apr 5, 2021$800
2--2019052025Sep 25, 2019Dec 3, 2019$160
2--2015019279Mar 30, 2015May 21, 2015$280

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Atosta reach in cooler, Rice (99F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked fettuccine in Atosta reach in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Atosta reach in cooler, Rice (99F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
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. Provided poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels handwashing sink in kitchen, next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen, next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensils stored in container of water at 77 F at cook line. Operator discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen, next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Espresso machine drain line runs to front counter hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used to rinse out wiping cloth evidenced by soiled wet cloth in sink. Manager removed cloth.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottle by triple sink and pump sprayer on floor under triple sink. Manager labeled as cleaner and degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic beverages on floor in back storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Cold water barely runnning over container of frozen chicken in kitchen prep sink. Employee increased flow of water.
Basic/06-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth in front counter hand sink. Employee removed cloth.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of sugar by juice machine at front counter not labeled. Employee labeled. 2) Bulk container of sugar under prep table in back kitchen not labeled. Employee labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Rice cooker and tongs on board directly beside front counter hand sink. Manager moved both away from sink to separate prep table.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top beverage containers on prep table next to clean cutlery and plates at make line.
Basic/12B-07-4
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 open top beverage containers on prep table next to clean cutlery and plates.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees at make line wearing watches and bracelets while preparing orders.
Basic/13-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave. Employee cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At make line, Container of clean knives and forks for customer use not stored with handles up. Employee removed and inverted for proper storage.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth by meat slicer in back prep area. Employee removed cloth.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 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 back Frigidaire reach in freezer in store room, whole muscle pork and beef removed from cases on shelves above bags of sweet potato fries also removed from case. Employee rearranged freezer to properly separate.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk steaming wand on espresso milk has dried on milk residue. Employee placed wand in water to soak and clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water turned off at triple sink due to hot water faucet damaged. Per employee water turned on at cave when needed to fill sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) In lowboy cooler drawers under flattop, house made tamales not date marked. Per employee, prepared on 1-6. 2) In Atosa reach in cooler, open container of milk and containers of cooked pork and chicken missing date marks. Per employee milk opened 1-6 and meats prepared 1-5.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by mop sink. Employee labeled as degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle stripped at triple sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop buried under ice in ice bin. Employee removed scoop and placed in container outside of machine.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) squeeze bottle of water by fryer not labeled. 2) bulk containers of flour, sugar, and salt in back prep area not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of prepared tamales (55-57F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 9-9. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right hand respond in freezer in storage area, whole muscle pork and beef, both out of case, above bags of sweet potato fries also out of case. Employee began to rearrange freezer during inspection.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of prepared tamales (55-57F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 9-9.
High priority/01B-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of tamales in cook line lowboy drawer not dated from when prepared. Per employee prepared on 9-7.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave has food debris buildup. Employee cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil at cookline missing labels.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth above 200ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked beans made 2 days ago not date marked inside reach in atosa cooler in kitchen. Operator date marked foods during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance( degreaser )not labeled in water washing area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Working containers of food removed from original container( oil) not identified by common name. Operator labeled container oil in cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 60 F ( cold holding) on warmer in cook line under no temperature control for food safety less than 2 hours ago. Equipment turned off, operator moved cooked pork to reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods will be reheated later today per cook. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Emailed procedures to manager
Intermediate/11-27-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( degreaser) not labeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled degrease.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cases of Single-service articles ( foam cups )improperly stored on floor in storage area. Operator elevated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer Oil containers on floor in storage area. Operator elevated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food (oil) removed from original container not identified by common name in cook line. Operator labeled oil
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.