Pembroke Pines, Broward County

THE MAYOR'S CAFE

1677 N HIATUS RD, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jan 13, 2026
City
Pembroke Pines
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24297156

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 >200ppm

03A-02-5

Detail 24297159

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef hash 49F at 9:45 am. Cook states item taken from Walk In Cooler and placed in flip top cooler at 7 am Cook placed item in Walk in Cooler in ice bath Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24297157

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 24297158

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking water on a food prep table alongside RTE food items(Bread) Employee be beverage container in Flip Top Cooler 2 bottles containing drinking water Employee removed and discard items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 23875177

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. -Observed employee touch dirty dishes and then removed clean plates from dishwashing machine without washing hands. After brief education, employee then wash her hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

09-01-4

Detail 23875180

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed employee touching customer sandwich with bare hands. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23875182

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer . -Observed raw burger patties stored over soups and hotdogs in reach in freezer. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23875186

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw burger patties stored over cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23875183

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger patties stored over raw fish in reach in freezer. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23875181

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 9:05 a.m. corn beef hash cold held in kitchen at 53F. Per operator, item transfer from walk in cooler to cookline at 7:00 a.m. Operator transfer item to reach cooler on ice bath for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23875185

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at front line block with garbage container Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23875188

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23875176

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked potatoes and chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked more than 24 hours. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23875179

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to various food items. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 23875178

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23875187

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 23875184

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked chicken and potatoes stored in walk in cooler from yesterday. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Jan 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-27-4

Detail 23454044

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs and return to manipulation duties without washing hands. Employee complied. Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 23454055

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. Observed employee washing dishes then proceeded to wipe gloves with paper towel and continue with food manipulation duties. Employee complied.

50-17-3

Detail 23454057

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23454045

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steaming unit - pastrami (124F - Reheating); corn beef (113F - Reheating) at 11:55am. As per operator items started reheating at 9:30am. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23454048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prepping table white fish (69F - Cold Holding); as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee started shredding item. Observed at cart in ice bath next to grill - pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee replaced ice. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - potato pancakes (62F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored items in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23454054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at shelf above main grill - matza ball (127F - Hot Holding); sausage (117F - Hot Holding); hollandaise sauce (102F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items back on grill. Corrective Action Taken

03E-04-5

Detail 23454050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steaming unit - pastrami (124F - Reheating); corn beef (113F - Reheating) at 11:55am. As per operator items started reheating at 9:30am. See stop sale.

29-42-4

Detail 23454053

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.

02B-01-5

Detail 23454056

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed at Nova and Lox Salmon not marked as raw on menu.

12B-07-4

Detail 23454052

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed soda cup stored next to condiment on prepping table next to ice machine.

13-03-4

Detail 23454059

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee manipulation food with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 23454047

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23454058

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean spoons stored upright

08B-12-5

Detail 23454051

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice tea container not covered at time of inspection. Additionally observed on cart next to grill- pooled eggs, egg whites and raw shell eggs it covered.

42-01-4

Detail 23454049

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored in bucket.

21-12-4

Detail 23454046

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitation solution. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23291105

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed containers with raw butter patties stored over container with pickles in walk in cooler. Operator relocate burger patties. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23291108

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on potato stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, potato cooked on 10/20/2021 early morning.

08B-38-4

Detail 23291107

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23291106

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22960291

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.

12B-02-4

Detail 22960290

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open container in food preparation area.

08B-49-4

Detail 22960288

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in turbo air freezer not identified. Operator discarded at will. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22960289

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22731985

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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator replenished sanitizer. Final reading 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22731984

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over hotdogs in Deluxe freezer. Operator relocate raw fish. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22731986

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22731988

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked potato and pasta stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 03/19/2024.

06-09-1

Detail 22731989

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in vacuum packages in walk-in cooler. Operator removed to reach in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 22731987

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor.

Sep 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 22319484

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee. Employee change gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-08-5

Detail 22319488

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw ground beef and ham stored in same container at walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 22319486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw ground beef and fish stored over ham in ham in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22319487

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed burger patty cold held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, patties placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from cooler from yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 22319485

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patty cold held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, patties placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from cooler from yesterday. See stop sale.

08B-38-4

Detail 22319489

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at front line area. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooling floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 22319483

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with food items stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Items are not cooling. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22311350

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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator prime machine. Sanitizer reads at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 22311359

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs and then touch ready to eat food without changing gloves and wash hands. Advice chef to change his gloves and wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22311351

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cheeses and raw burger meat over cooked ham in walk-in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 22311352

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

02B-02-5

Detail 22311354

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A poster has been given to the operator. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22311357

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on chicken soup stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 09/23/2023.

06-09-1

Detail 22311355

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Observed vacuum packages tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Educate chef.

12B-07-4

Detail 22311358

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to food item.

08B-38-4

Detail 22311360

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bags with bagels stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22311356

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown substances buildup on can opener holster.

08B-12-5

Detail 22311353

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22082536

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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Employee fixed during inspection, now at 50-100ppm. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22082538

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment renewed during inspection. Confirmation number; 226061762. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22082541

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes stored in hand washing sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 22082539

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation, with no certified food manager present.

24-05-4

Detail 22082537

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

40-06-5

Detail 22082543

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on counter next to food preparation area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22082544

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of bagels and bread stored on the floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22082540

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-09-4

Detail 22082542

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 20833373

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed current DBPR license expired on 12/1/2021. Operator instructed to contact DBPR to renew license during inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 20833366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cream cheese spread (68 - Cold Holding) atop lowboy reach in cooler at front counter. Operator states holding less than four hours, moved to lowboy cooler for storage. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20833368

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed customer to-go order stored inside hand wash sink behind front counter in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 20833372

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee beverage stored on food preparation table in kitchen. Employee discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20833370

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf next to go containers behind front counter in kitchen. -Observed employee bag stored underneath shelf at bagel station behind front counter in kitchen. -Observed employee bag stored atop boxes in food preparation area in kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 20833371

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed multiple employees preparing food behind front counter without hair properly restrained. Employees put on hair nets for compliance. -Observed multiple employees wearing wrist watches while preparing food in kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

08B-47-4

Detail 20833369

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor in food preparation area in kitchen. -Observed buckets holding pooled eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. -Observed boxes of pancake mix and olives stored on floor in corridor leading to customer restrooms.

22-16-4

Detail 20833365

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-06-4

Detail 20833367

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed to-go containers stored on shelf at cook line not properly inverted/protected. -Observed box of to go containers stored on floor in corridor next to customer restrooms.

21-12-4

Detail 20833364

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed multiple wet cloths stored on food preparation tables throughout front line and back of house.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 20323677

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed metal raw beef patties stored over container of chicken base and soup stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef patties to lower shelf for storage. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20323675

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottle holding glass cleaner with ammonia stored atop wait station lowboy cooler. Operator removed and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20323682

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand sink behind front counter blocked by garbage can.

31B-02-4

Detail 20323679

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towels provided at hand sink across from ware wash area in kitchen. -No soap provided at hand sink behind front counter and across from ware wash area in kitchen. Operator replenished hand soap during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 20323680

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tile with water damage due to HVAC in Men's restroom.

40-06-5

Detail 20323686

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee backpack stored on boxes of food in kitchen. Operator removed back pack. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20323674

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Observed employee wearing wrist watch and multiple bracelets while preparing food behind front counter.

13-03-4

Detail 20323678

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employees preparing food behind front counter no hair restraint. Operator provided employees with proper hair restraints for compliance. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20323676

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 20323683

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed to-go boxes stored on shelf next to cook line not protected. Operator inverted containers for protection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20323685

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers holding cooked potatoes, raw diced onions stored in walk in cooler uncovered. -Observed container holding butter and lemons uncovered stored on prep table behind front counter. Operator covered with lids. -Observed pooled egg whites, pooled egg yolks stored next to cook line not protected. Operator instructed cook to cover all items.

06-01-5

Detail 20323681

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed frozen beef patties and containers of pasteurized eggs stored on prep table in in kitchen. Operator moved to three compartment sink under running water. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 20323684

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed container holding sugar with no label stored at front counter and on shelf in prep area. Operator properly labeled containers. Corrected On-Site