Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw ground beef to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese sauce.
14-01-5
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 counter next to take out containers.
40-06-5
78
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area. Operator label bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield missing in storage area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food debris inside Raz microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
58
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked on 03/03/2024.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sauce in kitchen. Operator discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with food item stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
61
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Observed an open gallon of whole milk stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator milk open yesterday morning.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - 1. Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in food storage area. 2. Observed accumulation of black substance on AC vents throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean pots and other food containers stored on floor in storage area.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue inside microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered bag with croutons in kitchen area.
08B-12-5
55
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment paid during inspection, confirmation number: 226061991. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout property, shelves, exterior of equipment, outside of food containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk.
How does Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk 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 Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bare Bones BBQ and Jerk is inspected around three times per year on average.
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