Pembroke Pines, Broward County

GIGIS CAFE

701 FLAMINGO W DR, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Oct 17, 2023
City
Pembroke Pines
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 22369444

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed manager has a exam appointment on 10/31/23 Time Extended

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 22205380

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Observed same Time Extended

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 22187764

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), observed gallon of sanitizer empty, per employee chemical ordered. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22187758

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22187761

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22187765

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. One employee hired more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22187762

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. RIC-sliding door- assorted pound cakes made 48 hours ago, not dated. WIC- lasagna, made on Monday. employee dated. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22187760

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. RIF in rear kitchen. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22187759

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table, water in a glass cup, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22187763

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. RIF- in rear kitchen-gaskets , substantial build up of food debris and black like substance. Warning

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21942498

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. After 3er attempt of running machine, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same Time Extended

11-07-5

Detail 21942494

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 21942496

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster provided Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 21942497

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/ Angelica Garbes, 11/12/2021. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 21942495

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21942493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed employee hired more than 60 days, not training Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21942499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under shelf prep table in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same Time Extended

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21787646

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. After 3er attempt of running machine, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Repeat Violation Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 21787644

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs , then grabbed two sliced of bread and cheese, while using same gloves. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21787654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (65F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (60F - Cold Holding), per employee left on cook line counter less than 2 hours, employee placed back both containers on cooling unit for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21787652

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 Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21787651

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. Poster provided Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21787647

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/ Angelica Garbes, 11/12/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21787645

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21787648

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/ PIC- Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21787653

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21787655

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

13-03-4

Detail 21787649

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on kitchen . Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21787650

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under shelf prep table in kitchen Warning

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21340407

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. After 3 attempts , chlorine sanitizer 00ppm. Employee set up triple sink, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm. Manager contacted technician Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Observed dish-machine chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 21340409

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/ Angelica Garbis, expired 11/12/21. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Observed same Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21340408

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Observed not chemical test on site Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21340406

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. 1/12/2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Observed same Time Extended

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21169834

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. After 3 attempts , chlorine sanitizer 00ppm. Employee set up triple sink, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm. Manager contacted technician Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21169831

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2021 operator renewed during the time of inspection, confirmation # 227000520 Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21169835

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. Walk in freezer- ground beef on top of raw salmon. Employee placed ground beef under salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21169833

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Kitchen counter - observed shell eggs (69F - Cold Holding), left to ambient temperature, per operator eggs held less than 3 hours. Employee placed eggs back on WIC for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21169828

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/ Angelica Garbis, expired 11/12/21. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21169836

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21169830

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs at customer's choice. Sign provided and operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21169829

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -WIC- chicken broth, lasagna, coleslaw, pasta . All made on Saturday. Employee dated all 4 containers Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21169832

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. 1/12/2022 Warning

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 20820157

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining croutons container. Operator removed the paper towel.

50-17-2

Detail 20820164

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 20820159

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked foods in walk in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken beneath cooked items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 20820162

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken below raw beef. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20820163

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line on the prep table, cooked potatoes, bacon, sautéed onions- 75-80. Operated placed items on the flat top grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 20820155

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/

53B-01-5

Detail 20820158

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

53B-14-5

Detail 20820161

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

16-59-1

Detail 20820156

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent. Observed empty bottle of detergent. Operator has detergent at three compartment sink. Advised operator to wash plates at the three compartment sink sink until dish machine detergent is delivered. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 20820160

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in dry storage containers in contact with non TCS food. Operator stored scoop handles upright. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20417194

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken and fish stored over containers of washed produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20417193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47-49°F - Cold Holding) at 9:10am. Per operator, 1 hr. Operator placed items on ice to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20417195

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed where hose is attached. Operator installed vacuum breaker during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20417196

Intermediate - 1.)Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired 7/7/20. 2.)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.

16-32-5

Detail 20417197

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit available for triple sink but operator using bleach for sanitization. Advised operator to obtain chlorine test kit.

14-69-4

Detail 20417192

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.