GONZOS EMPANADAS Health Score — Pembroke Pines, FL

8351 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 7/16/2026
Pembroke Pines avg 91 / 100
B
78 / 100
Good

1 high-risk issue, 4 moderate issues, 3 minor issues found

Inspected July 16, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 7% of restaurants in Pembroke Pines. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
4
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • Moderate Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances

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Frequently Asked Questions

GONZOS EMPANADAS received a ClearScore of 78/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on July 16, 2026. 8 violations were found, including 1 high-risk issue. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The primary violations at GONZOS EMPANADAS on July 16, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (4 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There was also 1 high-risk and 3 minor violations recorded.

GONZOS EMPANADAS was last inspected on July 16, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

GONZOS EMPANADAS received a Grade B (ClearScore 78/100) on its most recent inspection. There was 1 high-risk violation noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 8 violations at GONZOS EMPANADAS: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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