Char Hut
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Char Hut has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Pembroke Pines restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. 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
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomato cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, tomatoes transfer from reach in cooler to front line cooler 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer item to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 12:45 p.m. no date marked on cooked pasta stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, pasta cooked yesterday morning. Operator correctly dated mark pasta. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 46F in front made shift table. Per operator, patties transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense rice at dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of delfield reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at 75F frontline.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwashing area block with garbage container.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary items in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed employee bike stored in dry storage area.
43-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored in cornmeal container. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on cornmeal container.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup in Delfield reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee touched his nose and then touched single use plates without washing hands. Advice employee to wash his hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomatoes cold held at 44°F in front line cooler. Per operator, cut tomatoes transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sautéed onions hot held at 128°F in steam table. Per operator, onions cooked 1 hour prior to inspection. Advice operator to reheat onions to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Unable to name the big 6 foodbourne illnesses.
11-03-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on reach in cooler at front counter gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of Delfield refrigerator soiled with old food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of refrigerator at prep station. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Found on exterior of ice machine.
10-12-5
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Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Char Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Char Hut on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Char Hut?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Char Hut.
How does Char Hut compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Char Hut most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Char Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Char Hut have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Char Hut 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 Char Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Char Hut is inspected around three times per year on average.
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