Mancora

7996 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mancora appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mancora's latest score of 82 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 18, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen fliptop upper section, container of butter (46F - Cold Holding) being held above chill line of unit. Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit approximately 3.5 hrs. Employee moved container to lower cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed pots at triple sink without conducting a sanitizing step. Employee setup sanitizer sink and sanitized all items. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At front counter fliptop unit, standard brown paper towels on top of multiple prepared food items. Employee removed paper and replaced with foil paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

14-86-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink next to triple sink. Sign provided to be posted.

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at front counter not labeled. Employee added label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with flour in bulk container by cook line. Employee moved scoop out of flour. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of spoons in standing water at kitchen make line. Employee dumped water and replaced spoons and dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used to line containers of food items in fliptop unit. Manager began removing from all containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-86-1

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut plantains stored in standard printed to go bag. Manager switched plantains to zip top bag. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, containers of raw fish on shelf above containers of prepared foods for cook line. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles at dish station. Manager labeled as degreaser and fabuloso cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers in buck purple corn and bean containers. Manager removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in clean standing water by cook line. Manager dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored head down in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils and vinegars at cook line not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mancora last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mancora on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mancora?

Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mancora.

How does Mancora compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Mancora most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Mancora's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mancora have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mancora 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 Mancora inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mancora is inspected around four times per year on average.

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