Inspection Report

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CARLS SEAFOOD REST TAKE OUT

2934 N SR 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33313

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3591745
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10870820
DBPR license1619578

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, rice (54F – Cooling); chicken (47F – Cooling. Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, rice (54F – Cooling); chicken (47F – Cooling. Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator can not locate chlorine test strips for sanitizer.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line, bowl used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl and replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In dishwashing area, soiled cardboard on floor under rubber mats.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, hood system behind cook line soiled with grease and food debris

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.