Leafy
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Leafy has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Leafy was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Pembroke Pines facility scores 79, putting Leafy on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023. Operator paid license during inspection. License shows current and active at the end of inspection on inspection app. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw chicken inside Yukon freezer in prep room. Operator moved raw chicken into food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee and Customers Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep room. Operator placed sign at hand washing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters need cleaning in cook line.
23-03-4
64
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork inside Yucon reach in freezer in storage/ prep room. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shelled eggs inside Yucon reach in cooler in storage/ prep room. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in storage/ prep room. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed reporting agreement to manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cases Single-service articles( cup lids) stored in employees restroom. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Two Ceiling tiles missing in employee restroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Spring rolls not covered in chest freezer in kitchen. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened soda stored inside flip top cooler #3 next to cooked tapioca perls in kitchen.Operator removed drink and stored away from establishment food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense peanuts in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - One Ceiling light shield soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in storage/ prep room next to ice machine. *Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior wall of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of cooking oil stored inside employees restroom. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda (plastic bottles with sprite ) stored on floor in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
29
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding), per manager food held less than 4 hours, employee ice bath container for a quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over beef, Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two drainers inside sink, cook line, Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on FC containing blue solution, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Operator printed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, substantial build up of grease and soil.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leafy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leafy on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leafy?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Leafy.
How does Leafy compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Leafy most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Leafy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Leafy have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Leafy 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 Leafy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leafy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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