Emilio's BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Emilio's BBQ has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Emilio's BBQ's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pork cold held in walk in cooler at 45F. Per operator, pork transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed pork to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Observed butter 52 cold holding, sliced deli meat 52 cold holding, shredded cheese 51 cold holding, cooked pork 53 cold holding, milk 53 cold holding in the walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Same. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
52
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork hot held at 127F in steam table. As per operator, pork cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside a handwashing sink in prep area. Operator removed containers from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Operator clean and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers not stored 6 inches off the floor in dry storage room. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front line areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce and cheese in hotpoint refrigerator. Operator relocate raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked beef hot held at 118F. Per operator, beef cooked 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat beef stew to 175F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitized can opener and blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed 2 sets of light shield missing in food preparation station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with raw rice in dry storage area. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front line areas **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed an uncovered cup with beverage stored on food preparation table. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4
41
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator using 3 compartment sink only. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed same, using three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open beverage container stored on food preparation table. Operator removed cup from in-use prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed open bottle of water on prep table. Employee removed **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing in prep station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed same **Time Extended**
38-01-4
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked tamales in refrigerator. Operator relocate raw eggs to bottom shelf. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade . Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator using 3 compartment sink only. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open beverage container stored on food preparation table. Operator removed cup from in-use prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -Observed employee drinking from an open cup in prep station. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing in prep station. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Galaxy reach in cooler. Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
55
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of flies on sticky traps in food prep areas.
35A-06-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed several fly sticky traps hanging in food preparation areas.
35B-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed various package foods in front line cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed various food items in front line cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 7 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw steak stored over cooked plantains in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw steak and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine in dishwashing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed various food items in front line cooler. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases with fish thawing at room temperature in prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
52
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area. 4 live flying insects in food preparation areas. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink less than 50 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 11:36 a.m . no date marked on cooking beef stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked before 10:00 a.m. yesterday. Beef held for more than 26 hours not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on refrigerator gaskets throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature at prep station. Operator placed item under running water
06-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emilio's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emilio's BBQ on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emilio's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Emilio's BBQ.
How does Emilio's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Emilio's BBQ most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Emilio's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Emilio's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emilio's BBQ 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 Emilio's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emilio's BBQ is inspected around six times per year on average.
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