La Uchirena Coffee Express LLC
12189 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624428
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed plastic bucket stored in handwash sink next to three compartment sink
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Observed soap dispenser at handwash sink next to three compartment sink not working. Manager replaced with spry bottle containing soap
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwash sign in employees bath room
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee closed bathroom door
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall above three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease.
Earlier inspections 1
B83Routine inspection7 violations, 2 high priority · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
- First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Cooked Chicken; (45°F- Cold Holding)Black bean; (45°F- Cold Holding); Fish (43°F- Cold Holding); Cooked beef (43 Cold Holding); Ham (48°F - Cold Holding) Ham; (47°F - Cold Holding)Bacon; (47°F - Cold Holding)Milk; (48°F - Cold Holding); Ham (46°F - Cold Holding). In Flip top Cooler All items moved to Turbo air cooler for quick chill
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Intermediate2
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
No hot water at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture.
Observed hot water faucet handle at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink broken
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee drinking water on shelf above flip top cooler
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.