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EMILIO'S BBQ

EMILIO'S BBQ has 11 health inspections on file for its PEMBROKE PINES location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

301 NW 103 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914178

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. observed no self closing device on employees restroom door. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Observed no minimal labeling on in house yogurt stored in refrigerator. As per operator, item transfer from a commercially bulk container . Operator correctly identified and labeled yogurts. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with unwashed tomatoes stored over containers with cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed unwashed tomatoes to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sandwich bread in Hotpoint reach in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs to bottom shelf. 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. -Observed at 7:33 a.m. cooked chicken hot held at 124F in steam table. As per operator, chicken cooked and placed in unit at 6:15 a.m. Operator reheat chicken to 176F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed acculturation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front line block with rolling food cart. Operator removed cart from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food container stored inside hand washing sink in prep station. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10771493

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Operator clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers not stored 6 inches off the floor in dry storage room. Operator removed and stored properly. 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. -Observed cooked pork hot held at 127F in steam table. As per operator, pork cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 169F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside a handwashing sink in prep area. Operator removed containers from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front line areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front line areas Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed an uncovered cup with beverage stored on food preparation table. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed 2 sets of light shield missing in food preparation station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with raw rice in dry storage area. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing 00 ppm. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce and cheese in hotpoint refrigerator. Operator relocate raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site 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 cooked beef hot held at 118F. Per operator, beef cooked 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat beef stew to 175F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitized can opener and blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator using 3 compartment sink only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed same, using three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open beverage container stored on food preparation table. Operator removed cup from in-use prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed open bottle of water on prep table. Employee removed **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing in prep station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator using 3 compartment sink only. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open beverage container stored on food preparation table. Operator removed cup from in-use prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -Observed employee drinking from an open cup in prep station. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing in prep station. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Galaxy reach in cooler. Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked tamales in refrigerator. Operator relocate raw eggs to bottom shelf. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade . Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator replenished towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611452

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of flies on sticky traps in food prep areas.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed several fly sticky traps hanging in food preparation areas.
  • 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. Observed various package foods in front line cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611033

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed various food items in front line cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533582

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Warning
  • 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. Observed various food items in front line cooler. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases with fish thawing at room temperature in prep station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 7 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw steak stored over cooked plantains in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw steak and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine in dishwashing area. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533138

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358505

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container. Operator removed and stored properly 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 refrigerator gaskets throughout kitchen.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature at prep station. Operator placed item under running water
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink less than 50 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area. 4 live flying insects in food preparation areas. Warning
  • 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 11:36 a.m . no date marked on cooking beef stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked before 10:00 a.m. yesterday. Beef held for more than 26 hours not date marked