Five Star Gourmet
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Five Star Gourmet 21 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Five Star Gourmet is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at wait station not labeled. Operator labeled windex **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to cook line flip top next to fryer in poor repair
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at flip top next to fryer
22-16-4
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ranch dressing, open on Tuesday, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm), employee made new sanitizer solution, chlorine at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop non soiled container, Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
67
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top(fryer); Croquette (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top kept open while fryer is in operation. Operator took item into walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Above stove shelf; cooked chicken (117F - Hot Holding) under no temperature control. Per operator on shelf no more than 2hrs. Operator started reheated to hot hold at 165F° **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour inside bulk container. Operator removed and placed proper scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top lowboy cooler next to fryers.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop inside bulk container of rice, buried. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On flip top counter next to grill operator placed in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. 3 wiping cloths on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and placed on sanitizer solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
86
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at reach in coolers with prep salads.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entrance of walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep station across from expo line- observed employee bottle of water and juice on prep table. Operator removed employee water and juice bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen expo line- observed containers of oil, flour and mini potato sticks with no labeling. Prep table across from expo line- observed container of cut bread with no labeling.
02D-01-5
82
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen at cook expo line- observed containers of oil with no labeling. -main kitchen at drive through window- observed containers of bread and plantain chips with no labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Main kitchen at drive through window next to espresso machine- observed single service 2 ounce container being stored inside container of sugar.
25-32-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main at drive through window- observed utensils being stored inside container of standing water at 76 degrees F. Employee removed utensils and container of water to 3 compartment sink to be wash rinse and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen at drive through window next to espresso machine- observed single service 2 ounce container being stored inside container of sugar with no handle.
10-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen at cook expo line- observed employee open cup of coffee on expo line. Employee removed coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
78
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Star Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Star Gourmet on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Star Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Five Star Gourmet.
How does Five Star Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Five Star Gourmet most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Five Star Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Star Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Five Star Gourmet 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 Five Star Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Gourmet is inspected around six times per year on average.
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