La Strega Cucina Italiana
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, La Strega Cucina Italiana has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Pembroke Pines restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clams and mussels tags. Employee stored in chronological order. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
90
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. fresh garlic and oil mix (72F - Cold Holding), observed container on side of grill tap. Per employee food held for less than two hours, employee moved to slower cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment sells fresh clams.
01C-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Device above containers of cooking oil, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of cooking oil on floor by left side of back entrance door. Employee placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In rear kitchen, preparation area.
36-73-4
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza station- two Niels inside sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two compartment reach in cooler-containers of pasta and rice, prep on Sunday. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 80F) , employee placed on stove (150F) **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In house made pumpkin soup (50F - Cooling -overnight ) observed soup stored on closed plastic containers of 16 inches. Employee discarded **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pumpkin soup (50F - Cooling -overnight ) observed soup stored on closed plastic containers of 16 inches.See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -pasta station -clam juice (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); bolognese (54F - Cold Holding); vegetable broth (50F - Cold Holding) -Grill station-; garlic butter (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Per employee food held less than 4 hours, food moved to two compartments reach in cooler. All TCS foods moved to a working cold holding unit . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Bar area. -Kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink, next to triple sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink on cook line, prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing black watch, after manager ins, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
43
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussels and clams.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restrooms, water temperature, (75-85F)
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee leaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line-Bottles of wine, olive oil, cooking oil, sauce, Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right side of hood filters in cook line
23-03-4
70
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Veal chops over board ham. Operator placed raw veal under ham **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clam tags
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Employee marked tag from yesterday served **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta station Two compartment RIC- several containers of cooked pasta , per employee food prep on 10/30/22. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Pizza station/ Cook line- se real containers of cooking oil, wine , vinegar. Employee labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open bottle of water above shelf of prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza station-employee manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed control device next to prep table in Pizza station
35B-02-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Prep table, in front of dishwasher area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Strega Cucina Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Strega Cucina Italiana on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Strega Cucina Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Strega Cucina Italiana.
How does La Strega Cucina Italiana compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
La Strega Cucina Italiana most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has La Strega Cucina Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Strega Cucina Italiana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Strega Cucina Italiana 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 La Strega Cucina Italiana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Strega Cucina Italiana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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