Bernys Kitchen and Bar
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
Bernys Kitchen and Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Bernys Kitchen and Bar was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “container of oil stored on floor in kitchen”, which has been cited four times.
Bernys Kitchen and Bar's latest score is in line with the Pembroke Park average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl used to dispense pikliz in flip top. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white Reach in freezer next to small chest freezer.
14-69-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor 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. 1) Stove- ; Cooked Beans (120F - Hot Holding) 2) Steam Table-Cooked Spaghetti and Sausage (110F - Hot Holding) Per cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Spinach and Beef (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed items stored in deep pans. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Spinach and Beef (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed items stored in deep pans. See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal phone stored on prep table and on shelf above prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Same **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Same **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Manager schedule to take test on 09-28-2023 **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Same **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken (110-115F - Hot Holding. Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Observed item stored on prep table. Manager moved to stove to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Cases of water stored on floor front counter. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 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. Bag of raw breaded chicken wings stored above bags of vegetable in Premium Levella reach in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Case of water stored on floor in storage area next to kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle stored on prep table next clean bowl in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of raw chicken thawed under prep table in container without running water. Manager stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Nov 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish stored container of standing water Manager placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in coleslaw in flip top. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bernys Kitchen and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bernys Kitchen and Bar on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bernys Kitchen and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “container of oil stored on floor in kitchen” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bernys Kitchen and Bar.
How does Bernys Kitchen and Bar compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Park?
Bernys Kitchen and Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Park average of 79.
Has Bernys Kitchen and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bernys Kitchen and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bernys Kitchen and Bar 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 Bernys Kitchen and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bernys Kitchen and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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