Pembroke Pines, Broward County

CHICK 'N CHOP ON THE GRILL

18255 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Pembroke Pines
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24311879

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above tortillas inside Pepsi cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 24311880

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) inside kitchen. Operator remade to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23892753

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above hummus inside Pepsi cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23892751

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed cold table// shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; foods out out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator added more ice to cold table and put foods in oven inside freezer to quick chill. 2) Observed gyro station//fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food held out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Educated operator and suggested operator to use time as a public health control. Operator discarded food. Stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23892748

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (128F - Hot Holding) at hot table. Per operator, foods stored at hot table for approximately three hours. Operator put foods in oven on stove to reheat to 165F for hot holding. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23892749

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two frying oil cartons stored on floor inside kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23892750

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23892752

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above cook line soiled with grease residue. Repeat Violation

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23379073

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Raw roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (47 - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding), operators moved items to reach in freezer for a quick chill. Operator contacted technician. Warning

16-33-4

Detail 23379071

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23379074

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23379072

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in Cooler- advised operator not to stored any time temperature control food inside unit, until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23379075

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters along the cook line. -soiled mop sink, build up of black like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 23129047

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of hummus open on Saturday, employee placed date label Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23129046

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution on middle compartment. Employee made new sanitizer solution on 3rd. Compartment Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23129048

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom left side of back entrance door.

08B-38-4

Detail 23129045

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor next to ice machine, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23129049

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled mop sink with black like substance.

06-01-5

Detail 23129050

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken left to defrost in ambient temperature, per employee less than one hours,:moved chicken bag under cold holding water. Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-36-5

Detail 22572353

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. gyro meat (76F - Cooking) . Observed 1/4 gyro meat, made yesterday on cone. Employee discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03C-98-1

Detail 22572354

High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. gyro meat (76F - Cooking) . Observed 1/4 gyro meat, made yesterday on cone.See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 22572351

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

22-20-5

Detail 22572355

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22572352

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloths on prep tables in front counter and rear kitchen. Employee placed on sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-07-4

Detail 22500512

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -soiled sink -soiled floor around toilet Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed same Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22500513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters in cook line, substantial build up of grease and soil. -mop sink black like substance inside Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed same Time Extended

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

01B-36-5

Detail 22349046

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. Observed giro meat- (70F - cooking), half gyro, made yesterday on cone. Employee discarded. Warning

03C-98-1

Detail 22349045

High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed giro meat- (70F - cooking), half gyro, made yesterday on cone. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22349044

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs on same shelf of butter and gourmet sandwich wrap. Employee placed shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22349054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet potatoes (119F - Hot Holding), employee removed and reheated to 165F Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22349053

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soiled can opener -cutting board on prep table. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22349049

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to walk in cooler, employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22349042

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22349056

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

32-07-4

Detail 22349047

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -soiled sink -soiled floor around toilet Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22349052

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing chicken, manager provided hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22349043

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water back of front counter cooler in dinning room area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22349048

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - from dining room corridor to bathrooms Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22349055

Basic - Food stored on floor. -one box of cooking oil on floor, next to ice machine. Employee moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22349051

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of cooking oil box, employee removed to be clean and sanitize Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22349050

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters in cook line, substantial build up of grease and soil. -mop sink black like substance inside Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22349041

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings left to defrost at ambient temperature, Employee placed on walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-42-4

Detail 21790597

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm), operator made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21790595

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shell eggs next to packages of sandwich wraps. Operator placed eggs under RTE food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21790591

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self dispense, Soda nozzle, build up of mold like substance, employee removed all nozzles, cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21790593

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter, plastic jars, spoons inside sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21790599

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, employee provided. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21790594

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two Employees working with food

36-22-4

Detail 21790592

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Left and right side entrance of WIC

23-03-4

Detail 21790596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Two sets of hood filters along the cook line, substantial build up of grease. -mop sink, inside build up of black substance

21-12-4

Detail 21790598

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 3 wet cloths under shelf, in front counter, employee placed on sanitizer bucket solution Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 21271579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 5 broken tiles in front of triple sink 1 broken tile next to WIC 3 broken tiles front counter cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Observed same Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21271580

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dryer rack, next to triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Observed same Time Extended

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21265911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prep station Flip top; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) -Prep station lower cooler; assorted single service sauces (48-50F - Cold Holding) Per operator food held less than 4 hours. Ice added for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21265914

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 and explained Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21265916

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter-lower cooler, open gallon of milk, Employee dated. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21265915

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles-self dispenser. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21265910

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler, container of cooked rice, made yesterday morning, operator dated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21265912

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 5 broken tiles in front of triple sink 1 broken tile next to WIC 3 broken tiles front counter cook line Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21265913

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dryer rack, next to triple sink Warning

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 20636067

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prep station-low boy cooler; assorted dressing sauces (48-50°F - Cold Holding) -Prep station- flip top-cut tomatoes (52°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (57°F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held less than 4 hours. All TCS foods moved to Walk in cooler for a quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Observed same , prep station ambient temperature (59°F) Unit is used to storage single used containers of mayonnaise, tartar sauce, salad dressing ( temperature 48-50°F) Admin Complaint

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20623364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prep station-low boy cooler; assorted dressing sauces (48-50°F - Cold Holding) -Prep station- flip top-cut tomatoes (52°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (57°F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held less than 4 hours. All TCS foods moved to Walk in cooler for a quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20623360

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20623361

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler-Containers of lentil, yellow rice, white rice. Employee dated Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20623365

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20623362

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Broken tiles: -Cook line , in front of grill, standing water inside - entrance of walk in cooler, standing water inside -In front of triple sink Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20623366

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken frame, entrance of walk in cooler Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20623363

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning

Sep 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 20344535

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Tulio Monagas, expired on June 17/2021 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Observed no food manager certificate Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-15: Observed no Food Manager Certificate Time Extended

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20337042

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Prep station ; cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46°F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49°F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, ice add for a quick chill. -front line-Flip top; cut lettuce (50°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held less than 4 hours, all TCS foods moved to a working cooling unit, operator contacted technician. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Observed prep station TCS foods (40-41°f) Front line- flip top/ low boy cooler, out of service, no food stored inside. Operator is waiting for technician to arrive. Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 20337043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Tulio Monagas, expired on June 17/2021 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Observed no food manager certificate Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 20337045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front line- flip top/ low boy cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Observed cold equipment not working Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20337044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front line- flip top Reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Observed no ambient thermometer Time Extended

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20332887

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Prep station ; cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46°F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49°F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, ice add for a quick chill. -front line-Flip top; cut lettuce (50°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held less than 4 hours, all TCS foods moved to a working cooling unit, operator contacted technician. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20332891

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/ Tulio Monagas, expired on June 17/2021 Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20332890

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of garlic sauce, container of curry sauce, container of sweet potatoes, Made on 7/10/21. Employee dated Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20332896

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20332895

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front line- flip top/ low boy cooler Warning

16-13-5

Detail 20332893

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee placed correctly , soap/ wash/ rinse / and made new sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20332888

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of garlic sauce, container of curry sauce. Employee placed on shelves Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20332892

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire RIF Repeat Violation Warning

10-02-4

Detail 20332894

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Dirty knife on prep area. Employee moved to be clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20332886

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front line- flip top Reach in cooler Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20332889

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. HWS front counter, sign provided, employee posted Corrected On-Site Warning