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M & S BEST TROPICAL RESTAURANT INC

3752 N ANDREWS AVE · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3595951
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10877542
DBPR license1618282

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw snapper stored over box of chopped spinach in victory reach in freezer. Not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw snapper stored over cut plantain in victory reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall next to fire suppression system. Observed 1 live roach on wall underneath steam table. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 live Roach crawling on the floor under table with microwave **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz pc (48F – Cold Holding) stored inside hand washing sink at front counter it at room temperature. Per operator held out f temperature less than 2 hours. Employee placed in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pikliz pc (48F – Cold Holding) stored inside hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Germond Celestin **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork per operator prepared more than 24 hours not date marked **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on victory reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of cabbage stored on kitchen floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve insulation cups stored on the floor in dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by steam table **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

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