TGI FRIDAY'S
90 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33024
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 12 visits since October 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.
FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 small flying insects around wait station soda station by bar area not landing on food equipment. Operator began killing insects and cleaning area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025006604 | Nov 20, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024019811 | Mar 8, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023063124 | Oct 31, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2017019099 | Apr 15, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ 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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flor soiled with food debris
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 small flying insects around wait station soda station by bar area not landing on food equipment. Operator began killing insects and cleaning area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left cookline flip top cooler; Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); butter(47F-Cold Holding)// under unit- raw chicken (47F- cold holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding). Observed unit on defrost. Per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed on food to quick chill 2. Right cookline flip top cooler raw chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed ice on food to quick chill
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roaches on kitchen counter away from food or food items. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flor soiled with food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of Delfield freezer soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with debris and dust throughout kitchen
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 cookline right fliptop lower cooler, portioned broccoli cheddar soup not date marked when removed from freezer. Unknown when thawed.
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 cookline right fliptop lower cooler, portioned broccoli cheddar soup not date marked when removed from freezer. Unknown when thawed. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at bar. Manager labeled as glass cleaner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on make line at back left fliptop unit. Employee removed phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around ice machines by kitchen entrance from bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Non good debris under front bar/counter area.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and fry mix on back counter not labeled.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of raw steaks above open bags of fries. No divider between drawers. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk container of sugar in back prep area. Employee removed.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds before putting on clean gloves after handling raw shrimp. Reviewed with manager to explain proper time for washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In broiler at cook line with unit not turned on, grilled chicken (132F - Hot Holding). Per employee grilled for use less than 30 minutes. Employee moved chicken to grill to reheat for proper hot holding.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on make line at right fliptop unit. Employee moved bottle away from food prep area.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar triple sink sanitizer reading less than 100ppm quaternary. Manager added solution to correct to 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris in soda gun holder at entrance to bar. Manager removed debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of sour cream at fryer station fliptop. Manager removed cup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container of forks at expo line not presented handles up. Employee inverted for proper presentation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at bar not in sanitizer bucket. Manager replaced to bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in dry storage not labeled. Manager added label.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cook line handled and opened a new cardboard box of bread and returned to cook line without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed procedures for handwashing and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line SAUTÉ FLIPTOP UPPER - portioned cooked onions and peppers (76F - Cold Holding); butter (78F - Cold Holding); compound butter (68F - Cold Holding) LOWER - sliced provolone cheese (54F - Cold Holding); portioned cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); raw marinated shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw portioned chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager no items prepared or portioned today. All items placed in unit at 11:30am. All items removed to walk in freezer to rechill. No new items placed in unit. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or colder.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles by mop sink. Manager labeled both.
Mar 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Drain cover broken next to walk in cooler.
Mar 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 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. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until equipment is repaired.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects flying over garbage can in bar. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. 6 drawer cooler under grill in cook line;Raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (48F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. 2. Fry station 6 drawer cooler; Cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. 3. Grill station drawer cooler, Blend cheese (50F cold holding)American cheese (51F cold holding ) pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved cheese back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at ware-washing machine.
One Food manager certification expired on duty at time of inspection. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Kiefer, Hernandez expired 1/20/2024.
Drain cover broken next to walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to walk in cooler.
One Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Stored food not covered. Lemons not covered in bar. Operator covered
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 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. 1. 6 drawer cooler, right side of cook line; spinach dip (55F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); portioned cups with cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) held inside cooler overnight per manager. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. 6 drawer cooler, right side of cook line; spinach dip (55F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); portioned cups with cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) held inside cooler overnight per manager. Operator discarded *See stop sale* 2. 6 drawer cooler under microwave in cook line; breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); breaded boneless chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (46F - Cold Holding) foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago, operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill* corrective action taken* 3. 6 drawer cooler under grill in cook line; cooked pork ribs (55F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding) foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago, operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. 4. 6 drawer cooler under flip top in cook line,blend cheese (47F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (50F - Cold Holding) foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago, operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. *Corrective action taken* Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense white sugar in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in cook line.
Food storage container cracked or broken which stores cooked peppers inside walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to another container.
Plastic Cup in contact with ice at bar in ice bin. Operator removed
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