Douce Lounge Pines
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Douce Lounge Pines six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Pembroke Pines restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by soda station in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on back ice bin operator began cleaning ice bin **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor and wall of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container of pasta made per operator two days ago with an old date marked sticker. Operator removed label **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at expo hand wash sink paper towels not engaging rollers to dispense. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep station at cookline, rice and beans 118F at 3:25pm (heated cooling 30-45 minutes) to 101F at 3:50pm; stewed goat 121F at 3:25pm (heated cooling approximately 45-60 minutes) to 112F at 3:50pm. Based on times and temperatures taken foods will not reach 70F in 2 hours. Manager moved items to walk in cooler to rapid cool to 70F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Center soda gun holster at bar has mold like buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottled water on floor in storeroom.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around base of door to walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on table beside grill. Manager dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on walls in dry storeroom and around mop sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line on center soda holster at bar.
29-17-4
58
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at small bar. 2) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at middle of main bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed at callback inspection same. Soda gun holders at bar have standing water and mold like buildup. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of flour in dry storage not labeled. 2) Oil bottle at make line not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed at callback inspection same. Oil bottle at line not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial labels on clean plastic containers in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
82
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sheila Ducatel 1-3-2020 ServSafe **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at small bar. 2) Moldlike buildup inside soda gun nozzle at middle of main bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaned bar mats in hand sink at small bar. Employee removed mats. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of mold like buildup open side wall of ice bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water by flattop at cookline. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in area around ice machine, dish room, and mop sink at back of kitchen. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial labels on clean plastic containers in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored head down in bucket in dry storage area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of flour in dry storage not labeled. 2) Oil bottle at make line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, bags of raw calamari above container of cooked turkey. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at small side bar blocked with clean cutting board and containers. Manager removed all items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing watch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not fully removed on clean containers in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at front bar not stored inverted. Manager removed to wash and store inverted by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk rice and metal container in bulk flour. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above door to walk in cooler.
36-36-4
55
May 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a splash guard needed at hand wash sink at cookline.
14-10-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Douce Lounge Pines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Douce Lounge Pines on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Douce Lounge Pines?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Douce Lounge Pines.
How does Douce Lounge Pines compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Douce Lounge Pines most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Douce Lounge Pines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Douce Lounge Pines have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Douce Lounge Pines 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 Douce Lounge Pines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Douce Lounge Pines is inspected around three times per year on average.
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