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Caribbean Pot on Wheels

12389 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Caribbean Pot on Wheels, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pembroke Pines restaurant scores 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
78
Aug 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw marinated chicken 55F, raw marinated goat 45F in reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator ice down on food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....at 3:58 pm marinated chicken 55F in reach in cooler . per owner chicken was marinated at 5 am today . Owner putting ice in it for cooking today .
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot Holding chicken 115F on the burner without fire , food was cooked less than 2 hours , employee fire on the burner to reheated food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...manager who provided certification, not answering cold hold temperature, sanitizer solution preparation. Reviewed violation with manager .
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing...operator get chlorine from another vendor to prepared sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-38-5
39
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
90
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
90
Jul 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - No hand wash sign observed.
31B-02-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Pot on Wheels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Pot on Wheels on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Pot on Wheels?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Pot on Wheels.

How does Caribbean Pot on Wheels compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Caribbean Pot on Wheels most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Caribbean Pot on Wheels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Caribbean Pot on Wheels have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Pot on Wheels 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 Caribbean Pot on Wheels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Pot on Wheels is inspected around two times per year on average.

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