DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PINOLANDIA 2

6742 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33023
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/23/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8

Inspection Details:

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1) 1 Ceiling tile missing next to walk in cooler. 2) 4 Ceiling tiles in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doors **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Prep table lower shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed several garbage cans used to store raw meats and premade sauces in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to stove in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elena Ibarra- 10-07-2023 Expired - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine Chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. operator added new walk in cooler, walk in freezer and a new preparation area. No hands washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Same- **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2025-01-23)
2025-01-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 1/22/2025

High Priority
9
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
22

Inspection Details:

  • 36-36-4:Basic - 1) 1 Ceiling tile missing next to walk in cooler. 2) 4 Ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doors **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind large freezer in secondary prep area.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream not labeled in Atosa freezer. Freezer removed from dining room and stored in front counter. Employee will now handed items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 Shields missing.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Prep table lower shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Corn (61F - Cooling); Cooked Beef (45-46F - Cooling). Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Sale.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and reached out for a cleaned container to to stored cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed several garbage cans used to store raw meats and premade sauces in walk in cooler.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above container of raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 27 Rodent droppings on floor of dry storage room located in a storage room in the dining area. **Admin Complaint**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Corn (61F - Cooling); Cooked Beef (45-46F - Cooling). Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Sale 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Milk (45F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (45F); Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (46F). Per Employee food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale **Corrective Action Taken*
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Milk (45F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (45F); Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (46F). Per Employee food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Pork (98-112F - Hot Holding); Cooked Chicken (106-156F - Hot Holding); Cooked Vegetables (98-108F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pans overfilled. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to stove in kitchen.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elena Ibarra- 10-07-2023 Expired
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine Chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. operator added new walk in cooler, walk in freezer and a new preparation area. No hands washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using single serving items. Operator received sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de Gallo and white cheese prepare since Monday not date marked. Employee dated 01-19. **Corrected On-Site**
Health Inspector (2025-01-22)
2025-01-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 22 total violations (9 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 1/6/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6

Inspection Details:

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exits. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Same **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked White Rice (94F - Hot Holding); Cooked Pork Tamales (108F - Hot Holding). Per Manager foods items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Cooked Pork Tamales- 126-130F Hot Holding Cooked White Rice- 106-126F Hot Holding. Observed items stored in overfilled half sized pans. Manager reheated. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Same **Admin Complaint**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/Maria Melendez- 08-15-2022 Expired **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Same **Admin Complaint**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Entire kitchen was remodeled operator added new walk in cooler, walk in freezer and a new preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Same- **Admin Complaint**
Health Inspector (2025-01-06)
2025-01-06
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 11/4/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
14

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Container of cooked cow tongues not covered in walk in cooler.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exits. **Repeat Violation**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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. 1) Employee picked forks off the floor proceeded to pick up a clean container with food and grabbed a pair of tongs without first removing gloves or washing hands. 2) Employee used personal phone and proceeded to grabbed cleans to go plates to serve customers without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked beef, cheese and cut peppers in Beverage Air Reach in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked White Rice (94F - Hot Holding); Cooked Pork Tamales (108F - Hot Holding). Per Manager foods items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/Maria Melendez- 08-15-2022 Expired **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Entire kitchen was remodeled operator added new walk in cooler, walk in freezer and a new preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Health Inspector (2024-11-04)
2024-11-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 7/8/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
10

Inspection Details:

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Same **Time Extended**
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 wiped face with shirt, moved the trash can and proceeded to grab a container to placed dough without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Employee touched trash can,wipes face and neck with paper towel and proceeded to reach out for a clean plate to serve customer without washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 50 gallons garbage can non food grade containers used for raw meat storage in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Same **Admin Complaint**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked Chicken (95-110F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed item not placed directly in unit. Item stored on cover of pan. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Cooked Chicken 96-98 Hot Holding Cooked Fish 120-125 Hot Holding. Manager reheated. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. PIC Aresly Lopez lacks knowledge of employee health policy. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Same Aresly Lopez Supervisor not certified. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Maria Melendez 08-15-22 Expired **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Maria Melendez- 08-15-2022 Expired **Admin Complaint**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher and pan lid stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Same- Empty gallon, tray and plastic bags stored in Handwashing sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Same **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Entire kitchen was remodeled operator added new walk in cooler, walk in freezer and a new preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Same- **Admin Complaint**
Health Inspector (2024-07-08)
2024-07-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).