The Box
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, The Box has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pembroke Pines restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet I from hand wash, not working, completely shut off at cook line. There is another hand wash sink in cook line, working properly - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
95
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet I from hand wash, not working, completely shut off at cook line. There is another hand wash sink in cook line, working properly
29-08-4
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Aug 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
29-34-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. True- fridge, employee food on same shelf of customers food. Operator removed and placed on separate container , with employee label on it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaning utensils storage rack. Metallic containers stacked wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cover of ice machine, in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Plastic saucer cup inside salsa sauce, employee removed and placed a serving scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. hood filters left side of cook line, above grill and flat top.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two open bottles of water and one large open bottle of Coca Cola
12B-13-4
61
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout entire kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -corridor of brick entrance door- 3 broken tiles. -entrance of walk in freezer- 3 broken tiles -below triple sink, one broken tile **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee texting on personal cell phone, proceed to grab clean tray with hash browns, without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager instructed employee.
12A-13-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expiration date, 10/6/2022 **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen, and dishwasher area build up of food debris and soil **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 top of prep table in rear kitchen, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door, bottom protection is missing **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind dishwasher area and triple sink
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two broken tiles, back entrance door, from the inside out. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. WIF- loafs bread, Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working on cook line, touched raw chicken breast then grabbed a clean plate to serve customer food, wearing same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal cell phone and continued to work on cook line, with same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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 provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10/6/22
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave- build up of food debris, above chest freezer in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing yellow substance in bar area counter, Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door on middle bottom
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters from Left side of cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. ATOSA- RIF- build up of food de ris
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line prep table, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. 3 rusted fryers colanders. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Approximately 6 soiled AC vents, throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area -ceiling tiles with build up of food debris and grease, along the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cooking utensils stored inside two dirty containers **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line using a jacket hood, manager instructed and provided a hair restraint **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Employee using a jacket with a hood. Manager provided a clean apron **Corrected On-Site**
13-01-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Box last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Box on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Box?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Box.
How does The Box compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
The Box most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has The Box's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Box have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Box 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 The Box inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Box is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants