The Mughal
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at The Mughal stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so The Mughal is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In True reach in freezer, prepared containers of cooked beef missing date marks. Per manager, prepared on 7-29. anagram added date to label tag inside freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Individual prepared items in reach in freezer not dated. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida Restaurant Lodging Association expired Feb. 2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. All employee food handler training expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer of fryer oil and case of bottled water on floor in storeroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Plastic bottled water and fryer oil on floor in storeroom. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth by cutting board being used in back prep area. Manager removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Soiled wet wiping cloth by microwave in kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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 and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed at callback same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient). Per manager eggs purchased on 1-20 and in cooler since then. See stop sale.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, cooked potatoes 50F - Cooling); rice pudding (51F - Cooling); cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked potatoes with vegetables (51F - Cooling); raw marinated chicken (50F - Cooling). Per manager all items prepared on 1-21 and in walk in overnight. 2) In walk in cooler, cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); yogurt (49F - Cold Holding); block cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken in sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not received and/or prepared today. 3) In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient). Per manager eggs purchased on 1-20 and in cooler since then.. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); yogurt (49F - Cold Holding); block cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken in sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not received and/or prepared today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table next to tandoori oven, melted butter (81F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared and holding since approximately 11:30am. Manager placed butter in double boiler setup on stove to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked potatoes 50F - Cooling); rice pudding (51F - Cooling); cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked potatoes with vegetables (51F - Cooling); raw marinated chicken (50F - Cooling). Per manager all items prepared on 1-21 and in walk in overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cartons of raw shell eggs above case of yogurt and canned beverages. Manager moved eggs to bottom of separate shelf to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in probe thermometer.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of prepared foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Per manager items prepared on 1-20.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink closest to cook line. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Plastic bottled water on floor in store room. 2) Container of fryer oil on floor in kitchen. Manager moved both off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in contact with sugar and flour in bulk containers. Manager removed scoops to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of clean water in front of cook line. Manager moved container onto fire at stovetop to heat water above 135F and hold on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chips and potato crisps on storage shelf above microwave not covered. Employee covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth on left fliptop cutting board. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour on back storage shelf not labeled.
02D-01-5
20
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Case of plastic water bottles on floor in walk in cooler. 2) Container of fryer oil in dry storeroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed set callback inspection same. Fryer oil on floor in storeroom. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen, RIGHT FLIPTOP UPPER - stewed goat (72F - Cold Holding); stewed chicken (71F - Cold Holding); stewed vegetable purée (72F); red curry sauce (71F - Cold Holding) LOWER - milk (72F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (72F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, RIGHT FLIPTOP UPPER - stewed goat (72F - Cold Holding); stewed chicken (71F - Cold Holding); stewed vegetable purée (72F); red curry sauce (71F - Cold Holding) LOWER - milk (72F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (72F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Do not use unit for Temperature Critical Safety foods until temperature can be maintained below 40F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by cook line. Employee refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Case of plastic water bottles on floor in walk in cooler. 2) Container of fryer oil in dry storeroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken stored over tomato sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to another shelf and stored correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-14-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Cases of plastic bottle water in dry storage room. 2. Fryer oil containers in dry storage room.
08B-47-4
Basic - Light shield soiled in kitchen. Ceiling tiles above flip top cooler soiled with dust in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Some Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled container oil in cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair next to hood system in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade shopping bags used in direct contact with raw beef inside true freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef to container and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
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 beef inside walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to another shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Namia and Edmond needs training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Printed procedure to manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Printed for establishment, employees read and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair next to hood system in kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license for 2022 posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing wrist band while kneading dough. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments in cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and cases of plastic bottle waters on floor in dry storage room. Dry storage room not maintained organized. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in true reach-in freezer bottom shelf in kitchen.. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labelled container (salt) in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. January 2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed new manager, hired less than a month **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mughal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mughal on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mughal?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Mughal.
How does The Mughal compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
The Mughal most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has The Mughal's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Mughal have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Mughal 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 Mughal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mughal is inspected around four times per year on average.
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