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PRIME MEALS

PRIME MEALS in PEMBROKE PINES has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

12221 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33025
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922222

  • 08B-21-5:Basic - Employee used visibly soiled food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. Observed operator used soiled thermometer to check cooked chicken.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed in above food preparation table in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield missing in kitchen are. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener blade.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed baking powder removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 badly dented cans of black beans, condensed milk and kidney beans at dry storage area. Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects in dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitized areas 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 milk in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with rolling food cart. Operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867654

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed ice pack used to chill food items stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished 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. -Observed no date marked on various food items stored in walk in cooler. Per operator all items cooked and placed in unit more than 24 hours.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786986

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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. Establishment not using current dishwashing machine. 3 compartment sink in used.
  • 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 drinks stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls in prep station
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can at dry storage area, operator informed and stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on preenex mixer head. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored inside hand wash sink at cookline.

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596946

  • 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. Dishwashing machine in used. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance buildup on walk in cooler exterior and gaskets.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 badly dented can with cranberry sauce on diy storage shelf. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground bison and raw fish stored in same container at walk in cooler. Operator removed fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. operator wash and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385801

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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. Dishwashing machine not in used.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -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 heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 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 various seasonings containers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 badly dented can of cream of mushroom and baby corn in dry storage. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
  • 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle with cleaning chemical stored in handwash sink at cookline. Operator removed and stored properly. 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. -Observed no date marked on various sauces stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauce made on 01/19/2024.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8314920

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area. . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Per operator, at this Time Machine used only for wrapping and hydraulic process. No special process at this time.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 found at 00 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**