Lume Bistro and Lounge

12389 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lume Bistro and Lounge five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Pembroke Pines restaurants, the typical score is 79; Lume Bistro and Lounge is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

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 marked on cooked rice and chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 10/29/2024 **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with children stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed and stored properly.

10-14-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

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 marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked 3 days ago.

02C-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Operator clean and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.

31B-03-4

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 marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken wings cooked on 01/20/2024.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed a unsecured c02 tank at handwash sink.

51-11-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Observed pot with soup not stored 6 inches off walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lume Bistro and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lume Bistro and Lounge on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lume Bistro and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lume Bistro and Lounge.

How does Lume Bistro and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Lume Bistro and Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Lume Bistro and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lume Bistro and Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lume Bistro and Lounge 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 Lume Bistro and Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lume Bistro and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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