Roasting Buddies

18457 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Roasting Buddies stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food manager certification expired”, which has been cited two times.

Roasting Buddies' latest score of 74 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs on oven handle in cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outer cover of ice machine in rear kitchen employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Women bathroom- Soiled floor on single bathroom Two soiled hand wash sinks Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

32-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom hand wash sink

31B-04-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Mariano Stupenego, 5/17/2023. **Repeat Violation**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter- next to coffee station. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter below hot box

14-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside yellow bucket, Employee removed and stored to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized shell eggs, then grabbed two clean plates to serve other customers orders, using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

53A-03-7

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on floor, Employee removed, cleaned and stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop, on top of machine.employee removed, cleaned and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. house potatos (112F - Cold Holding), per operator food hot hold less than two hours, observed potatoes on stove with double panel tray, operator removed panel and reheated potatoes to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roasting Buddies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roasting Buddies on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roasting Buddies?

Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roasting Buddies.

How does Roasting Buddies compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Roasting Buddies most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Roasting Buddies' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Roasting Buddies means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Roasting Buddies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Roasting Buddies is inspected around two times per year on average.

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