Khan Baba BBQ

1411 N Palm Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
American
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Khan Baba BBQ eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited two times.

Khan Baba BBQ's latest score of 86 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired in 12/01/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed expired hotels and restaurant license not renewed **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over case with tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held in true refrigerator at 43-49F and cooked goat meats at 48-49F. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in refrigerator from yesterday. None of these items removed from refrigerator since. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken cold held in true refrigerator at 43-49F and cooked goat meats at 48-49F. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in refrigerator from yesterday. None of these items removed from refrigerator since.
01B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of soil residue buildup on glass refrigerator doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean pots and food containers stored on shelves not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed various food items stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass door cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed container with frozen soup thawing at room temperature. Operator began the process of reheating soup on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered bag with rice in dry storage. Operator dispense in a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drills and other maintenance tools stored on food storage shelves next to various food items.
42-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in glass doors reach in cooler.
22-16-4
50
Nov 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef and chicken stored over cooked rice in glass door refrigerator. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked rice stored in refrigerator. Per operator, rice cooked on 11/04/2023. Operator correctly date marked rice.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean cutting board and can opener stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Khan Baba BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Khan Baba BBQ on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Khan Baba BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Khan Baba BBQ.

How does Khan Baba BBQ compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Khan Baba BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Khan Baba BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Khan Baba BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Khan Baba BBQ 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 Khan Baba BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Khan Baba BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.