Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed manager in charge lacking proof of food manager certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair Ice machine . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface Duct tape used to repair ice machine **Admin Complaint**
14-71-4
86
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains hot held in front line steam table at 126F. Per operator, plantains cooked 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator increase the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico cold held at 44F at front line refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer from walk in cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed item in walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over flat bread in refrigerator drawers. Operator relocate flat bread to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked beans stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, beans cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair Ice machine . **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open cup at cookline area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
37
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pico and chicken salad cold held at 44F in front line cooler. As per operator, items transfer from walk in cooler to front line cooler 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for 1 employee.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken and beef stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, both items cooked on 07/19/2025. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in kitchen.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed quaternary sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at 00 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Final reads at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked peas, chicken and beef stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked more than 24 hours ago. Operator correctly dated marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open container in food prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked peas stored in walk in cooler from yesterday. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
50
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/. Observed food manager certification expired on 05/11/2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing station. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container at prep station.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drinks cup stored on food preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepairs.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
64
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen area used to stored spray bottle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen. -
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 1:05 p.m. no date marked on cooked chicken and beef stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked yesterday morning. operator correctly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen .
29-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with forks and knives stored on floor at front line. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines.
Has Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arepasmania at 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.
How often is Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arepasmania at Pembroke Pines is inspected around three times per year on average.
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