Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines seven times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed cold make table// pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 4.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed approximately 6 live roaches inside lowboy cooler at the end of the cook line, in kitchen. 2) Observed one live roach in hand wash sinks next to dish machine, in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) on flat top grill at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Operator put foods inside reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. 2) Observed cold make table// pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 4.5 hours. See stop sale. 3) Observed cold make table// guacamole with tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator put food inside reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks next to dish machine and at cook line in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks next to dish pit. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water shut off at cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and ladles stored inside 80F standing water, at cook line. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of approximately 20 dead roaches inside lowboy cooler traps located behind cold make table and deep fryers at cook line, in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-06-4
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Oct 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -cook line -dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Outside mop sink missing faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-09-4
86
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used chlorine to set up sanitizer, changed gloves and grabbed tongs to check food left on grill for a customer order. . After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cook Line- Lower cooler - bacon covered with a green like substance. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-07-4
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. Food not prepared or portioned today. -Cook line-Lower cooler-raw tilapia (70F - Cold Holding); raw steak (71F - Cold Holding); raw beef strips (72F - Cold Holding); precooked shrimps (70F - Cold Holding); sausages (71F - Cold Holding). Observed unit disconcerted. Per employee food held overnight. -walk in Cooler-boiled chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); caramel flan (49F - Cold Holding); beef broth (50F); grilled carnitas (51F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held overnight . Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -Cook line-Lower cooler-raw tilapia (70F - Cold Holding); raw steak (71F - Cold Holding); raw beef strips (72F - Cold Holding); precooked shrimps (70F - Cold Holding); sausages (71F - Cold Holding). Observed unit disconcerted. Per employee food held overnight. -walk in Cooler-boiled chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); caramel flan (49F - Cold Holding); beef broth (50F); grilled carnitas (51F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held overnight . See Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boar by expo station, next to hand wash sink-build up of black like substance. Employee removed to be clean and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo station- Two sponges and tray inside sink. Employee removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -cook line -dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Outside mop sink missing faucet. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Plastic lids stored on soiled under shelf table. Employee removed lids. **Warning**
25-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line two tongs stored on soiled oven handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand wash sink in dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed not hose connected **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Outside mop sink -missing faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-08-4
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand wash sink in dishwasher area. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Expo station-home made tomatoes sauce (50F - Cold Holding) -Cook line-Flip top-;carnitas (51F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); beef cutles (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager, food held less than 4 hours, employee add ice for a quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to dishwasher machine. Employee fixed device during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees working in cook line, wearing watches, after instructed, employees removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside container of rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching salt **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Outside mop sink -missing faucet. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed several wiping cloth hanging on mop fence. Outside area by back entrance, employee removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled cloths on prep tables in cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
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Nov 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines.
How does Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Cazuelas Pembroke Pines means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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