Litchi Delights
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Litchi Delights, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Litchi Delights is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored in handwashing sink at front line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container at front line.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed box containing avocado stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation area.
12B-07-4
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over bread in walk-in freezer.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink in prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in zapping device.
35A-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut mix vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed kimchi, cooked chicken and cooked shrimp cold held in front line cooler at 44F. Per operator all items transfer to unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed items in walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner at front line.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in microwave. Operator clean and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
52
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked beef and chicken cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in front line cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 4:40 p.m. sushi rice held using time as a public health control with no time mark. Operator determined that rice prepared at 4.00 p.m. operator correctly time marked rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with sauce stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave . Operator clean and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
39
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer testing strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. RIC- glass door-employee container of food. Manager removed and placed on separate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
78
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Litchi Delights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Litchi Delights on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Litchi Delights?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Litchi Delights.
How does Litchi Delights compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Litchi Delights most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Litchi Delights' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Litchi Delights have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Litchi Delights 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 Litchi Delights inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Litchi Delights is inspected around three times per year on average.
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