Hooters
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hooters stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Hooters squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand sink used to dump food as evidence of food debris in the sink. Operator cleaned sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand sink. Operator refilled soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor in walk in freezer. Employee cleaned debris **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like build up in nozzle of unsweetened tea dispenser at outside bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by beer taps. Employee labeled as disinfectant. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in left ice machine. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line missing at soda holster by front counter ice bin. Employee reattached line. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line under dish machine loose, draining onto floor. Employee reattached line to properly drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
70
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine after 3 attempts...sanitizer barely pumping through unit. Kink in chemical line found and removed. Machine primed and now reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb with attached hose under dish machine missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries dead in dispenser by cook line. Manager replaced battery and dispenser working properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water end oil at cook line not labeled. Employee added labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of paper towels stored immediately beside employee microwave in back prep area. Manager moved cases away from microwave.
25-05-4
61
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above ready to eat guacamole, manager rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
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 shrimp (87F - Hot Holding) on cook line. As per manager, item was fried and held at room temperature for less than one hour. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored above food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Left side - Flip top cooler in cook line ; diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); blend cheese (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw 48 F( - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding);Foods pulled from reach in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed containers overfilled above line mark. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. * corrective action taken* 2. Chest cooler in breading station , raw chicken wings 46F cold holding ; raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. *corrective action taken * 3. Six drawer cooler in cook line ; raw fish (45F) held inside unit less than 4 hours ago. Raw fish pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( soda nozzle) soiled with slime in bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Solution at 0ppm quaternary in cook line. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
74
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters.
How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Hooters most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hooters 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 Hooters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants