Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 - 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.
11-27-4
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs removed from the original container not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
78
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink, evidence of waste ice found inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
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. Observed 1 new employee with no health responsibility report agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
70
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available at this time **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
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. Employees training expired on 04/10/2024
53B-05-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bags with unwashed lemons stored over cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 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 chicken stored over raw beef in Traulsen refrigerator. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring devices available. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on kitchen and storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed an in-use pizza peel stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
45
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. -2. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front line. -3. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on food storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe.
How does Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe 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 Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bru-Sket-Ta Italian Caffe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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