SAL'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
14535 SW 5 ST, Pembroke Pines FL 33027
Last inspected Jun 20, 2025 · 10 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects around mop sink, outside of Kitchen area, employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015042837 | Sep 11, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. First flip top in cook line- lower cooler- no keeping time temperature foods to 41F and below.
Jun 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area, not hot water, faucet is completely shut off.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. One prep table, under shelf- substantial build up of rust.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Next to drain board. Cleaning equipment storage rack- Cooking pots stored on shelves with build up of rust and grease.
Equipment in poor repair. First flip top in cook line- lower cooler- no keeping time temperature foods to 41F and below.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Mop sink is clogged, observed standing water inside sink unable to drain down water. -dishwasher area- Hand wash sink -broken hot water temperature faucet.
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. 1) lower cooler- cooked penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding); whole wheat cooked pasta. (46F-Cold Holding ). Food held overnight, employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. 1) lower cooler- cooked penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding); whole wheat cooked pasta. (46F-Cold Holding ). Food held overnight, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Garlic and oil per employee on time 3 hours ago. Employee created date label.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Head of dough mixer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area, not hot water, faucet is completely shut off.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. One prep table, under shelf- substantial build up of rust.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Next to drain board. Cleaning equipment storage rack- Cooking pots stored on shelves with build up of rust and grease.
Equipment in poor repair. First flip top in cook line- lower cooler- no keeping time temperature foods to 41F and below.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer- old food residues under storage racks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -outer parts of floor dough mixer, build up of old food residues
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Mop sink is clogged, observed standing water inside sink unable to drain down water. -dishwasher area- Hand wash sink -broken hot water temperature faucet.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Clean equipment storage rack, build up of food debris and grease -head of mixer dough machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter, bottle containing bleach. Employee labeled..
cleaning equipment cooking equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- next to Dishwasher machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two missing tiles above ice machine One broken tile above salad station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen and storage area, build up of grease and dust- ceiling tiles and AC vents.
Equipment in poor repair. Two flip tops in cook line, out of service, per operator units not maintaining food to cold holding temperatures of 41 or below. -Walk in freezer door, doesn't closed properly.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.. mop sink
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -cook line-Flip top-; ground beef (49F - Cold Holding);; butter (50F - Cold Holding) -Fry station flip top- ricotta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Munster cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill. Advised operator to move all time control temperature food items from both units, until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects around mop sink, outside of Kitchen area, employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -cook line-Flip top-; ground beef (49F - Cold Holding);; butter (50F - Cold Holding) -Fry station flip top- ricotta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Munster cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill. Advised operator to move all time control temperature food items from both units, until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer machine heavily soiled.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Next to triple sink, plastic containers on soiled rack shelves.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two cooling drawers- Snapper fillet being defrost without removing reduced oxygen package, employee removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile in cook line Broken tiles in prep area, behind cook line.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar on floor, Employee placed on shelf.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Inside mop sink, clogged drain.employee emptied water. After open water faucet, drain is working properly.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On top of prep cutting board in cook line, Employee removed.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Pizza station-broken left side flip top.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. I. Rear kitchen, front of utensils storage rack, 6 broken tiles.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of soiled table, next to hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line- cutting table, employee removed
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Pizza Station-sliced sausages (52F - Cold Holding), observed food stored above the rim line, operator removed sausages out of temperature and stored inside lower cooler. -Pasta station; sliced mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken breast (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti pasta (61F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, food moved back to walk in cooler for a quick chill, advised operator not to use unit to store TCS foods until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or bellow.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both units with rusted shelves
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. cooked penne pasta (63F - Cooling overnight, see stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked penne pasta (63F - Cooling overnight, Employee discarded
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. After 3er. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), employee fixed dishwasher during the time of inspection chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken breast to placed on cooking pot, after, grabbed three lemons to placed on different customer order, using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cook line flip top, small piece of fried chicken breast stored on soiled container with food debris and soiled water. Operator removed and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Pizza Station-sliced sausages (52F - Cold Holding), observed food stored above the rim line, operator removed sausages out of temperature and stored inside lower cooler. -Pasta station; sliced mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken breast (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti pasta (61F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, food moved back to walk in cooler for a quick chill, advised operator not to use unit to store TCS foods until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or bellow.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Two cheese slices of pizza, per manager made at 11:00, operator placed time label
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. Poster emailed to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish ware area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings made on 9/25, not dated, Employee placed label
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing bleach inside men's bathroom, employee labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine, next to coffee station.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Knives and serving spoons stored inside soiled bucket. -clean containers stored on rusty shelf in Dishware area.
Light not functioning. Men's bathrooms, ceili
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door- 4 she in cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lasagna bowls stored on soiled surface- shelf next to glass cooler in cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both units with rusted shelves
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops seating on yellow bucket, Employee removed 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.