TASTE OF PAKISTAN
TASTE OF PAKISTAN has 8 health inspections on file for its PEMBROKEPINES location, with an overall rating of 1.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
1411 N PALM AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/13/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13589620
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired in 12/01/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed expired hotels and restaurant license not renewed Admin Complaint
2/4/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13626306
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 4 int, 2 basic
- 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 food in Flip top Cooler Employee removed and discard food item Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in standing water Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese 45F Milk; (43F - Cold Holding); Semolina (44F) in reach in cooler 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by garbage can Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
12/5/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13476642
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 4 int, 4 basic
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and other food containers stored inside mop sink. Operator removed to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired in 12/01/2025. Warning
- 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 ground beef stored over ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator relocate to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training at this time. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
7/29/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10908644
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table next to various food items. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drinks stored on top shelf in reach in cooler not segregated or identified from restaurant food items.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Observed tongs stored on oven handle at cook line . Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at prep area. Operator placed chicken underneath running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 chicken in reach in cooler. Operator transfer eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cook chick peas cold holding in glass door refrigerator at 46F. Per operator, peas placed in unit from yesterday. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cook chick peas cold holding in glass door refrigerator at 46F. Per operator, peas placed in unit from yesterday. See stop sale. 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 chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator , chicken cooked yesterday more than 24 hours.
2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago
3 high, 4 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of soil residue buildup on glass refrigerator doors.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean pots and food containers stored on shelves not inverted.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over case with tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken cold held in true refrigerator at 43-49F and cooked goat meats at 48-49F. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in refrigerator from yesterday. None of these items removed from refrigerator since.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held in true refrigerator at 43-49F and cooked goat meats at 48-49F. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in refrigerator from yesterday. None of these items removed from refrigerator since. See stop sale.
- 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. Observed 4 containers with gas stored in storage area. Each contain more than 1lb gas capacity .
9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago
2 int, 3 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed various food items stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation
2/20/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8545915
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 7 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in glass doors reach in cooler.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drills and other maintenance tools stored on food storage shelves next to various food items.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered bag with rice in dry storage. Operator dispense in a closed container. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed container with frozen soup thawing at room temperature. Operator began the process of reheating soup on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 chicken stored over raw beef in glass door cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site
11/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8545453
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour in dry storage.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean cutting board and can opener stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed 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. Operator label container Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef and chicken stored over cooked rice in glass door refrigerator. 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 mark on cooked rice stored in refrigerator. Per operator, rice cooked on 11/04/2023. Operator correctly date marked rice.