Appetites

3420 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Pembroke Park, FL 33023-5731

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Appetites appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Pembroke Park sits at 79, putting Appetites on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored above case of unwashed apples, inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stack of single service items stored on floor inside small dry storage room, next to employee bathroom. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator.

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton of frying oil and bucket of soup mix stored on floor inside dry storage room. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside dry storage room next to triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cases and containers of raw beef and raw chicken stored above cases of bagels in walk in oversized walk in freezer. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to exit door in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler.

12A-08-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer across from entrance door.

14-69-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees wear hairnets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling top of triple sink.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair nets to employees. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area. Sign provided to operator.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Appetites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Appetites on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Appetites?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Appetites.

How does Appetites compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Park?

Appetites most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Park average of 79.

Has Appetites' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Appetites 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 Appetites inspected?

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

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