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LA UCHIRENA COFFEE EXPRESS LLC

Based on 8 health inspections, LA UCHIRENA COFFEE EXPRESS LLC in PEMBROKE PINES has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

12189 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33025
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471868

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with mayonnaise stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
  • 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 frozen empanadas stored in freezer at self serving station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed food boxes stored on floor at front line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with soup stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger patties stored over arepas in reach in freezer.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with cleaning chemicals stored next to mayonnaise. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with garbage container. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator relocate food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 no date marked on cooked beef and chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooker on 11/02/2025.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882939

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on restroom door.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on food preparation table next to clean food container. Operator relocate bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside Turbo Air freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside microwave.
  • 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 frozen empanadas at self-service freezer does not have the requirement of minimal labeling.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with garbage container. Operator removed container. 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
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A poster has been given to the operator. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840476

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on floor in prep area. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup in turbo air freezer.
  • 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 salt container.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salt in prep area. -Observed uncovered containers with meats stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink in kitchen block with garbage container.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored in handwashing sink.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839904

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed faucet handle at handwashing sink in disrepairs at dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8771517

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked fish in flip top cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip to cooler at cookline ambient air temperature at 46F. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top units. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed faucet handle at handwashing sink in disrepairs at dishwashing area. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout cup lids stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a spatula in dishwashing area with deep chipped and cracked. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over plantains and fries in turbo air freezer. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf. 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 seafood mixture cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, mixture transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice bath. Observed Fish (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items transfer to cold holding unit 1 hour before the inspection. Advise operator to place ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490485

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and other food containers not stored inverted at storage area.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in food preparation area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and drinks stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 scoops with handle stored in flour and sugar containers. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken and beef stored over arepas in turbo air freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink at front line block with high chair. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490155

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink, in rear kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Hand wash sign emailed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line. Soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Per operator posted not received, emailed poster **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371491

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Whirlpool reach in cooler- soiled handles Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Prep table, employee eating while packing ready to eat tequenos and empanadas, for a customer. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler box of raw beef, bag of onions on floor, Employee placed on shelves. Warning
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cooking utensils on grill stove, employee removed , cleaned and stored on hot water container 150F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink, in rear kitchen Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line. Soiled with grease Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Whirlpool- soiled shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping clots stored on bucket with soap, under triple sink. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler-'raw beef above open pot of cooked chicken. Employee placed raw beef under cooked chicken. -Whirlpool Reach in Freezer-single unit packages of raw beef burger on same shelf of frozen juices. Employee removed burgers from ready to eat food and stored separately . -GE Reach in Freezer-single unit packages of pork chops over bag of diced Swiss cheese. Employee placed pork chops under shelf of ready to eat cheese. -Whirlpool Reach in Cooler-l open tray of raw chicken breast, over open box of swai fish. Employee removed chicken breast and stored on lower shelf of walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tripe soup, made on Wednesday, employee dated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee working with fruit pulp , moved from prep table to bring a cardboard box to large garbage can by exit door, then came back to prep table to continue working with fruit pulp, after manager ins, employee discarded gloves , washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. -Employee making empanadas , stepped out of prep station to dirty bowl and utensils Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee discarded gloves, washed hands on triple sink, without using soap, placed new pair of gloves, to continue working on preparing a lasagna dish. After instructed, employees discarded gloves, washed hands on hand wash sink with soap, then placed new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. 3 leches dessert, open on Wednesday, manager placed a label. Corrected On-Site Warning