Broward County BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: 6 violations temporarily close popular eatery in FL

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Pembroke PinesPhoto byTinaGirl O./Google Maps

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Pembroke Pines, Broward County, faced a temporary closure on July 17, 2024, following a complaint-driven inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The popular local eatery at 12100 Pines Blvd in the Pembroke Crossings shopping center received an emergency order due to six violations, including 1 rodent-related high-priority issue.

However, A follow-up inspection conducted later the same day resulted in the restaurant meeting inspection standards, allowing it to reopen. State records showed that three basic violations remained, indicating ongoing areas for improvement.

What Happened During The Inspection

Besides the one high-priority violation, the inspector's note also revealed 5 basic issues.

The high-priority violation involved rodent activity, with droppings found behind a linen cabinet near the mop sink, under a table in the dishwashing area, and at a service station next to the cookline. This infraction prompted immediate action from health officials.

Basic violations included mold-like substance accumulation inside the ice machine, food debris buildup on refrigerator door handles, and a cutting board with excessive cut marks rendering it no longer cleanable. Additionally, inspectors noted heavy ice buildup in the walk-in cooler and walls soiled with food residue at prep stations.

Ratings and Reviews: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, known for its pub fare and house brews, maintains a 4.1-star rating from 1,884 Google reviews.

Recent customer feedback has been mixed, with some praising the overall experience while others noted concerns about food quality and cleanliness.

A customer named Nicole Bryant shared on Google Reviews after a dine-in for lunch.

Everything was great except for the crusted Parmesan chicken it has no taste at all a beautiful display.

However, Ximena Crosby, who revealed this is one of their favorite places to eat, wasn't too impressed about the last visit.

First off the place looks run down… there was dust on the walls and counters
You can see the dust on the black counters from a distance! The food wasn’t tasty like it used to be....It’s just Sad ! This restaurant used to be one of my favorite ones.

NOTE: Please note that an inspection report, per the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, provides a snapshot of the conditions observed during the inspection.dine-in