Don Pan
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Don Pan has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Don Pan's latest score of 64 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at dishwashing and prep stations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
33
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at machine . Operator removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
95
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed operator using nonfood grade basting brush with ready to eat food. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-14-4
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 tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item cooked and placed in unit more than 24 hours ago. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at machine . Operator removed. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed restroom door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees cellular phone store on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers at 3 compartment sink without setting up sanitizer solution. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 8:00 a.m. no time marked on pastries in front line holding case held using time as a public health control. Operator determined that items placed in unit at 7:00 a.m. Operator correctly time marked pastries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At the time of callback inspection, no time mark on pastries held using time as a public health control. **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Violation not complied **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired on 07/26/2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At the time of callback inspection, Observed all employees training certification expired on 07/26/2022. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
10-06-5
67
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -Observed employee reheat commercially processed chicken empanadas in deep fryer to 112F. Advice operator to reheat to 135F. Operator reheat to 184F**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean food containers not stored in an inverted manner. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employees with long hair not effectively restraint.
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with salt stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocate **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 rice container. Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed container with unwashed fruits stored over cheese in refrigerator. Operator relocate unwashed fruits. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
61
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food no prep or portioned today. -Deli flip top-butter (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); ham (50-Cold-Holding). -Deli-lower cooler-; lasagna (55F - Cold Holding); steak (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding. Food held less than 4 hours. Operator moved all TCS foods 3 doors cooler, in rear kitchen. Advised operator not to use unit to store TCS foods, until technician verifies proper cold-holding temperatures of 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Drainboard next to triple sink, bottle containing bleach, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of caramel, manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
70
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Pan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Pan on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Pan?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Pan.
How does Don Pan compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Don Pan most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Don Pan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Pan have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Pan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Don Pan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Pan is inspected around four times per year on average.
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