Pincho

155 N Hiatus Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Pincho has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pembroke Pines restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 55F in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, burgers transfer to unit 1 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chilled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer found at 00 ppm. Operator replenished sanitizer. Final reads at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt and pepper removed from their original containers not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator drawers.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
61
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger patties cold held in refrigerator drawer at 45F. Per operator, patties transfer to unit1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored inside handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation on brown like substance buildup on can opener holster
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
55
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans with pineapple tibdits on dry storage rack. Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator replenished solution. Test at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee touch raw burger patty and then handle sandwich buns without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, operator changed her gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker missing at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water bottle stored on food preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table.
40-06-5
45
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pincho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pincho on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pincho?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pincho.

How does Pincho compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

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

Has Pincho's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pincho 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 Pincho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pincho is inspected around three times per year on average.