Capriccio Ristorante
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Capriccio Ristorante has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited three times.
Capriccio Ristorante's latest score of 82 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in back walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hod filter at cookline soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door in hallway leading to back kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back kitchen under bread oven
36-73-4
82
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. unknown substances in spray bottle under prep table by salad station. Employee marked as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass racks in front of hand sink at back of rear prep kitchen. Manager moved racks away from sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around top of ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee beverages in line and sauté fliptop coolers.
12B-01-4
74
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 29 ounce can escargot dented at dry shelf by cookline.
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on baffle inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of diced tomatoes at salad station fliptop unit. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on rack by oil bottles at sauté station. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in main kitchen wearing watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths under cutting boards at main cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine rinse temperature not reaching 180F after multiple attempts....reaching only 170F. Color change strip indicates dishes reaching 160F.
16-38-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at sauté station not labeled.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray at chemical rack in kitchen hallway. Employee labeled as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around upper baffle in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on dry goods shelf just outside front kitchen walk-in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees in back prep kitchen wearing bracelets and watches. Employees removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda boxes in kitchen hallway not secured. Employee replaced restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
74
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass front cooler in kitchen, diced tomatoes 45F( cold holding) overnight inside reach in cooler where plates are stored. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door opposite coffee station in dining room.
32-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container ( bottle water )in a cold holding unit above raw calamari to be served to customers in cook line. Operator moved bottle water and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Small amount Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid during inspection via phone. Confirmation # 236050024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw fish to another shelf and stored correctly. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad flip top cooer ; Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked artichoke (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours ago in unit. Per operator equipment was cleaned less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on top cutting board in kitchen. Operator moved drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of oil on floor in kitchen. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary. **Warning**
21-08-4
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. WIF- Chicken over lamb ribs, Employee placed chicken under lamb ribs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022
50-17-2
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capriccio Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capriccio Ristorante on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capriccio Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Capriccio Ristorante.
How does Capriccio Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Capriccio Ristorante most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Capriccio Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Capriccio Ristorante have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Capriccio Ristorante 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 Capriccio Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Capriccio Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.
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