Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Firebirds Wood Fired Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
55
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing soap by dish ware room. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Employee removed Pantry station- **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dry goods -storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 boxes on floor, inside walk in freezer, chef placed on shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area.
36-22-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Grill station-two drawers cooler-left side -rib eye (46F - Cold Holding); sirloin (47F - Cold Holding), per chef food held less than 4 hours, operator add iced for a quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing a black watch, after instructed, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pantry station , employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
78
Aug 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo station ; roasted garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding), per operator food hot holding less than 4 hours, all TCS foods moved back to WIC for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishwasher area, blocked by a fan, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area, broken paper towel device, employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface cleaner sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (00-sink and surface cleaner), operator made new solution, sink and surface cleaner at 700;ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wiping cloths on prep tables in cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop seating on mop sink, employee removed, cleaned and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower cooler next to coffee machine **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In front of dessert RIC , employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside WIF, build up of loose food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
45
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sautéed station flip top - cut tomatillo (44F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding); portioned cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Asiago sauce (46F - Cold Holding) -Sautéed station lower cooler; gratin potatoes (68F - Cold Holding) Per operator food held more than 4 hours. Operator discarded **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Sautéed station lower cooler- gratin potatoes (50F-Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (49F-Cold Holding). Per Chef food held more than 4 hours, Chef discarded **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sautéed station flip top - cut tomatillo (44F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding); portioned cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Asiago sauce (46F - Cold Holding) -Sautéed station lower cooler; gratin potatoes (68F - Cold Holding) Per operator food held more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Sautéed station lower cooler- gratin potatoes (50F-Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (49F-Cold Holding). Per Chef food held more than 4 hours. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Same **Time Extended**
16-62-1
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firebirds Wood Fired Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.
How does Firebirds Wood Fired Grill compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Firebirds Wood Fired Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 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 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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