Tgi Friday's
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Tgi Friday's has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Tgi Friday's was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pembroke Pines restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flor soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left cookline flip top cooler ; Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); butter(47F-Cold Holding)// under unit- raw chicken (47F- cold holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding). Observed unit on defrost. Per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed on food to quick chill 2. Right cookline flip top cooler raw chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed ice on food to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 small flying insects around wait station soda station by bar area not landing on food equipment. Operator began killing insects and cleaning area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of Delfield freezer soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with debris and dust throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roaches on kitchen counter away from food or food items. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flor soiled with food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
61
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In cookline right fliptop lower cooler, portioned broccoli cheddar soup not date marked when removed from freezer. Unknown when thawed.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In cookline right fliptop lower cooler, portioned broccoli cheddar soup not date marked when removed from freezer. Unknown when thawed. See stop sale.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at bar. Manager labeled as glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on make line at back left fliptop unit. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around ice machines by kitchen entrance from bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Non good debris under front bar/counter area.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and fry mix on back counter not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of raw steaks above open bags of fries. No divider between drawers. Employee rearranged to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk container of sugar in back prep area. Employee removed.
14-01-5
82
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds before putting on clean gloves after handling raw shrimp. Reviewed with manager to explain proper time for washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In broiler at cook line with unit not turned on, grilled chicken (132F - Hot Holding). Per employee grilled for use less than 30 minutes. Employee moved chicken to grill to reheat for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on make line at right fliptop unit. Employee moved bottle away from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Mar 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover broken next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-09: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-18-4
95
Mar 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. 6 drawer cooler under grill in cook line ;Raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (48F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. 2. Fry station 6 drawer cooler ; Cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. 3. Grill station drawer cooler, Blend cheese (50F cold holding)American cheese (51F cold holding ) pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved cheese back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects flying over garbage can in bar. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until equipment is repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at ware-washing machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - One Food manager certification expired on duty at time of inspection . A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Kiefer, Hernandez expired 1/20/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Drain cover broken next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - One Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Lemons not covered in bar. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
43
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. 6 drawer cooler , right side of cook line ; spinach dip (55F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); portioned cups with cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) held inside cooler overnight per manager. Operator discarded *See stop sale* 2. 6 drawer cooler under microwave in cook line ; breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); breaded boneless chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (46F - Cold Holding) foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago, operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill* corrective action taken* 3. 6 drawer cooler under grill in cook line ; cooked pork ribs (55F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding) foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago, operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. 4. 6 drawer cooler under flip top in cook line ,blend cheese (47F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (50F - Cold Holding) foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago , operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. *Corrective action taken* Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. 6 drawer cooler , right side of cook line ; spinach dip (55F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); portioned cups with cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) held inside cooler overnight per manager. Operator discarded . **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken which stores cooked peppers inside walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to another container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Plastic Cup in contact with ice at bar in ice bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense white sugar in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in cook line. **Warning**
13-04-4
58
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tgi Friday's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tgi Friday's on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tgi Friday's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tgi Friday's.
How does Tgi Friday's compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Tgi Friday's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Tgi Friday's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tgi Friday's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tgi Friday's 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 Tgi Friday's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tgi Friday's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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