CHAR HUT

12221 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33026
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomato cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, tomatoes transfer from reach in cooler to front line cooler 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer item to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. -Observed at 12:45 p.m. no date marked on cooked pasta stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, pasta cooked yesterday morning. Operator correctly dated mark pasta. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense rice at dry storage area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwashing area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of delfield reach-in-cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 46F in front made shift table. Per operator, patties transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533679

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored in cornmeal container. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on cornmeal container.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup in Delfield reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at 75F frontline.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwashing area block with garbage container.
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary items in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed employee bike stored in dry storage area.

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376128

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Found on exterior of ice machine.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on reach in cooler at front counter gasket.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of Delfield refrigerator soiled with old food residue. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of refrigerator at prep station. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee touched his nose and then touched single use plates without washing hands. Advice employee to wash his hands Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomatoes cold held at 44°F in front line cooler. Per operator, cut tomatoes transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sautéed onions hot held at 128°F in steam table. Per operator, onions cooked 1 hour prior to inspection. Advice operator to reheat onions to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Unable to name the big 6 foodbourne illnesses.