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PINCHO

155 N HIATUS RD, Pembroke Pines FL 33026

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623130
Grade history
DEC 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.

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. Manager print and posted written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025084754Oct 6, 2025Jan 5, 2026$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Manager print and posted written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand wash sink across from 3 Compartment sink.
Basic/29-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager print and posted sign
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 47F in refrigerator drawers. Per operator items, patties transfer from walk in cooler to refrigerator drawers 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 101F in steam table. Per operator items, chicken cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 174F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC filters at prep station.
Basic/36-34-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution between use. Operator place in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator relocate pickles Observed raw burger patties stored over hotdog in refrigerator drawers. Operator relocate pattiesto top shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw ground beef cold held at 44F in walk in cooler not date per operator, ground beef placed in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs item for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer at 3 compartment sink less than 50 ppm. Operator changed solution to 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties (47F - Cold Holding); pulled beef (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). per operator, all items transfer to refrigerator drawers 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning solution at dishwashing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed refrigerator drawers ambient temperature at 46F.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Sanitizer found at 00 ppm. Operator replenished sanitizer. Final reads at 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 55F in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, burgers transfer to unit 1 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chilled.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator drawers.
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt and pepper removed from their original containers not labeled. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger patties cold held in refrigerator drawer at 45F. Per operator, patties transfer to unit1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored inside handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation on brown like substance buildup on can opener holster
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans with pineapple tibdits on dry storage rack. Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
High priority/01B-01-4
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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator replenished solution. Test at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee touch raw burger patty and then handle sandwich buns without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, operator changed her gloves.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker missing at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water bottle stored on food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table.
Basic/40-06-5

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