Embarcadero 41

20350 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Lakes, FL 33026
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
41
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Embarcadero 41, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta hot held at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, pasta transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice pack for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 1:49 p.m. no time mark on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice prepared at 12:00 p.m. Operator correctly time marked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with garbage container.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No devices available to measure surface temperature.
16-62-1
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. Some employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
35
Dec 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Embarcadero 41 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Embarcadero 41 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

Has Embarcadero 41's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Embarcadero 41 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Embarcadero 41 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Embarcadero 41 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Embarcadero 41 is inspected around four times per year on average.