CASA ESPANA TAPAS Y VINOS

Name: CASA ESPANA TAPAS Y VINOS
Address: 14537 SW 5TH ST, THE SHOPS AT PEMBROKE GARDENS, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33027, US
Rating: 48.3

14537 SW 5TH ST, THE SHOPS AT PEMBROKE GARDENS, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027

License #1623316

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

48.3 Grade F / 100

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May 14, 2026 · 2 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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CASA ESPANA TAPAS Y VINOS in PEMBROKE PINES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 48.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 80 total violations — 7 critical, 31 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with food debris.
[53B-05-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black, mold-like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with food debris.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed hotel pans not stored inverted, at clean dish rack. Operator properly stored.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on walk in freezer floor and throughout kitchen floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled oven door handle.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour inside flour bin. Operator properly stored.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed carrots, inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 1// raw calamari (52F - Cold Holding); breaded fish ball (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of cook line microwave soiled with food debris.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels stored at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided.
[53B-05-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line, soiled cardboard with build up of old food residue and grease.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen, substantial building up of black like substance in tiles and AC vents
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Sea food flip top, broken right side cover.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Above walk in cooler, left side
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Substantial build up of ice inside walk in freezer
[42-02-4] Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink is not available for proper use , cleaning equipment, hoses, empty CO2 tank inside sink.
[10-01-5] 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 inside containers of flour and wheat in rear kitchen
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 serving spoon in water, employee removed from water.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -one connected device above serving plates and bowls in cook line. -one connected device above prep table in rear kitchen
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. two compartments oven Three oven below cooking stoves Cook line area.
[21-14-4] Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloth on hand wash sink in cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler/walk in freezer-substantial build up of rust inside both units.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under hand wash sink in cook line. -above storage rack of clean equipment in cook line. -above prep table in front of triple sink
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sea food station, piece of grilled pork over raw pork , employee discarded at will.
[11-27-4] 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 emailed
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area-cutting board and tray on top of sink, employee removed.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Two Storage racks of cleaning equipment -dishwasher area -rear kitchen in front of walk in cooler
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned containers of lentil and pumpkin soups, prepared yesterday morning

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of soil and grease throughout the entire kitchen, including dishwasher area, tiles and AC vents..
[12B-14-4] Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Soda inside ice machine in rear kitchen, employee removed
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoons stored on dirty surface , next to sink in front counter, employee removed
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above salad station
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters along the cook line
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad station, inside flip top -Sea food station
[22-41-4] 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)
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 4 cans of raid pesticide under prep table, next to piles of plates , plastic jar and cooking equipment, employee removed all cans.
[11-27-4] 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 emailed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area, round tray inside sink, employee removed
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
[53B-01-5] 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.