PHO BEN
7849 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw squid in two door reach in cooler opposite stoves in cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected tube lines in dish washer. Dish machine chlorine now testing 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat soups broths in flip top cooler. Operator properly stored eggs
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on right flip top cooler cutting board. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in back kitchen working with food without hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Container of raw beef on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between flip top,cooler and prep table. Operator removed
Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 cook line right fliptop cooler, containers of thawed soup broth not marked for date removed from freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In 3 door reach in freezer, containers of assorted soup broth not date marked when prepared.
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled clean dish ware from machine immediately after handling dirty dish ware and dirty dump strainer at trash can without washing hands first. Reviewed with employee proper procedures and employee washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station hand sink. Manager replaced.
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 cook line right fliptop cooler, containers of thawed soup broth not marked for date removed from freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In 3 door reach in freezer, containers of assorted soup broth not date marked when prepared.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training from ServSafe through National Restaurant Association- non approved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under dish machine. Employee labeled as degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls in bulk sugar and msg containers. Manager removed both.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin and vitamin bottles on shelf above prep table next to spices and chopped peanuts at front of make line. Employee removed all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill at cookline, fried pork rolls (115F - Hot Holding). Per manager cooked approximately at 11:15am. Manager moved container closer to hot side of grill to reheat for proper hot holding.
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. At cookline right fliptop unit, quart containers of house broth not date marked when removed from freezer. Per manager, removed from freezer on 2-20.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in freezer, quart containers of house broth not labeled as to when made.
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing in dry storage area off of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil at cookline not labeled.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. New cook in kitchen not aware of reporting responsibility. Form printed and signed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple quart containers in reach in freezer and portioned bags of marinated meats in walk in freezer not date marked.
Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of sugar, msg, and salt in storage area on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil at cook line not labeled.
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Some Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage/ water stains or in disrepair above wait station.
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door reach in cooer opposite grill in cook line; raw chicken skewers 50 ( - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods to glass front cooler in storage area to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.Buckets and bags with Salt, sugar and msg on floor in storage room. 2. Bucket with raw pork on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup next to door in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops next to rice warmer in standing water 70F, operator discarded water
Some Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage/ water stains or in disrepair above wait station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in kitchen.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food utensil stored in non food grade bucket in the kitchen by stoves. Operator removed and stored item in food grade bucket.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw squid in two door reach in cooler opposite stoves in cook line.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. spicy broth 45F - Cooling at 1:30, cooling since 11:45am to 45F at 3:15pm. At this rate cooling will not be met. Broth cooling inside deep covered container inside walk in cooler. Operator uncovered broth and moved to smaller containers and placed inside walk in freezer to quick chill.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using 4 hour hold time for cooked tapioca perls in prep station without written procedure. Emailed TPHC to manager. Corrective Action Taken**
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on the floor wall coving opposite walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the two door reach in cooler across from the stoves in the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils by the rice cooker in water 83F. Operator discarded water.
Stored food not covered. Observed in the reach in the storage area, cooked brisket uncovered. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the stoves in the kitchen.
Water dripping onto floor surface from vent in front of ware wash sink in the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket. Observed wet mop store in ringer of the mop bucket, with dirty mop water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board opposite stove and food prep counter in the kitchen. Operator removed and stored in sanitizing solution.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
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.