Panguich
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
61
Score
Panguich appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Cooper City average 74, so Panguich trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In back Frigidaire reach in freezer in store room, whole muscle pork and beef removed from cases on shelves above bags of sweet potato fries also removed from case. Employee rearranged freezer to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk steaming wand on espresso milk has dried on milk residue. Employee placed wand in water to soak and clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water turned off at triple sink due to hot water faucet damaged. Per employee water turned on at cave when needed to fill sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) In lowboy cooler drawers under flattop, house made tamales not date marked. Per employee, prepared on 1-6. 2) In Atosa reach in cooler, open container of milk and containers of cooked pork and chicken missing date marks. Per employee milk opened 1-6 and meats prepared 1-5. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by mop sink. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle stripped at triple sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop buried under ice in ice bin. Employee removed scoop and placed in container outside of machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) squeeze bottle of water by fryer not labeled. 2) bulk containers of flour, sugar, and salt in back prep area not labeled.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of prepared tamales (55-57F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 9-9. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right hand respond in freezer in storage area, whole muscle pork and beef, both out of case, above bags of sweet potato fries also out of case. Employee began to rearrange freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of prepared tamales (55-57F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 9-9.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of tamales in cook line lowboy drawer not dated from when prepared. Per employee prepared on 9-7. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave has food debris buildup. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil at cookline missing labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth above 200ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( degreaser )not labeled in water washing area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked beans made 2 days ago not date marked inside reach in atosa cooler in kitchen. Operator date marked foods during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container( oil) not identified by common name. Operator labeled container oil in cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
16-46-4
58
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 60 F ( cold holding) on warmer in cook line under no temperature control for food safety less than 2 hours ago. Equipment turned off, operator moved cooked pork to reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods will be reheated later today per cook. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to manager
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( degreaser) not labeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled degrease. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cases of Single-service articles ( foam cups )improperly stored on floor in storage area. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer Oil containers on floor in storage area. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food (oil) removed from original container not identified by common name in cook line. Operator labeled oil **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
May 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panguich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panguich on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panguich?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panguich.
How does Panguich compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
Panguich most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cooper City average of 74.
Has Panguich's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panguich have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panguich 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 Panguich inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panguich is inspected around three times per year on average.
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