Islands in the Pines

162 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
American
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Islands in the Pines stretching back to 2022. On Aug 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Islands in the Pines' 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with dough inside walk in cooler. Operator moved dough to approved food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023. Operator paid license during inspection. Confirmation #236056557. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under flat grill soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
52
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box in kitchen; brown stew chicken (130F - Hot Holding) held less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved brown stew chicken to oven to be reheated to 165F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution above 200ppm in kitchen. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw fish in chest freezer next to hot bid in kitchen.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training will be required at the next routine inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - 1.Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. Under steam table shelf with rusted that pitted the surface in cook line. 3. Storage shelves with rust that pitted the surface in kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense jerk sauce in kitchen. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.Bucket with jerk sauce on floor in kitchen. 2.Flyer oil on floor in. Kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in chest freezer bottom shelf have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen next to hot box.
22-16-4
45
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Islands in the Pines last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Islands in the Pines on file is from Aug 8, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Islands in the Pines?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Islands in the Pines.

How does Islands in the Pines compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Islands in the Pines most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Islands in the Pines' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Islands in the Pines have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Islands in the Pines 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 Islands in the Pines inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Islands in the Pines is inspected around two times per year on average.