Gonzos Empanadas
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Gonzos Empanadas stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Pembroke Pines restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
67
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by triple sink. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Containers of plastic cutlery in kitchen above prep table not stored/presented with handles all in same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In dessert cold case at front counter, COLD CASE - house made flan (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not prepared today and in unit since 10-4.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In dessert cold case at front counter, COLD CASE - house made flan (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not prepared today and in unit since 10-4. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. New form printed and completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
64
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Observed sour cream (44F - Cold Holding), half and half (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Unable to determine when items fell out of temperature. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Observed sour cream (44F - Cold Holding), half and half (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Unable to determine when items fell out of temperature. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled tong stored in hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Juan F and Gonzalo F. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in walk-in cooler next to restaurant items.
40-06-5
58
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth above 200ppm chlorine in kitchen. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/23. Manager paid license during inspection. Current license provided with expiration date 12/01/2024. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools inside hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Employee training expired on September 6 ,2023 by SERVE PROGRAM.
53B-05-5
61
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese cake and Flan , per operator food prep on 11/25/22. Employee dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave in kitchen area, build up of grease and food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor, Employee removed,cleaned and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter, next to coffee station, operator placed on sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on cook line, removed two bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. WIC- build up of food debris . **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gonzos Empanadas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gonzos Empanadas on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gonzos Empanadas?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gonzos Empanadas.
How does Gonzos Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Gonzos Empanadas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Gonzos Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gonzos Empanadas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gonzos Empanadas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gonzos Empanadas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gonzos Empanadas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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