ROASTING BUDDIES
18457 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33029
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line-3) flip top-raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding), per operator eggs held less than 4 hours. Observed eggs stacked above the rim line. Employee removed eggs and stored inside lower cooler for a quick chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020014782 | Mar 18, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed taquenos stored inside to go bags, in deep chest freezer at front counter. Operator properly stored food in container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle and exterior soiled with food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on top of flip top cooler at cook line. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag on onions stored on floor at cook line. Employee properly stored.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line-3) flip top-raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding), per operator eggs held less than 4 hours. Observed eggs stacked above the rim line. Employee removed eggs and stored inside lower cooler for a quick chill.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two compartment Open bottle of coke, bottle of yogurt. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on top of chest freezer- employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Top of chest freezer in storage area, build up of rust
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women- bathrooms
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs on oven handle in cook line. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outer cover of ice machine in rear kitchen employee cleaned and sanitized
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom facility not clean. Women bathroom- Soiled floor on single bathroom Two soiled hand wash sinks Employee cleaned and sanitized
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom hand wash sink
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Mariano Stupenego, 5/17/2023.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter- next to coffee station. Employee provided
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter below hot box
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside yellow bucket, Employee removed and stored to air dry.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized shell eggs, then grabbed two clean plates to serve other customers orders, using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5/17/2023.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on floor, Employee removed, cleaned and stored inverted.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop, on top of machine.employee removed, cleaned and stored properly.
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.