LAVIE CARRIBEAN LLC
181 S SR 7 · MARGETE · Broward County · FL 33068
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen reach in freezer, food stored in direct contact with non grade food bags. Advised operator of proper storage. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, cooked chicken (122F – Hot Holding) Operator stated food held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat item. Operator reheated item to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form to operator, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Lavie **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, no paper towels at designated hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At kitchen prep area prep area, reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned doors. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has a shared bathroom for both men/women with no covered receptacles. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Advised operator to display current license. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, opened bottles of water stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee belongings stored above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep area, bottles of vinegar, bottled sodas, water stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, in use utensils stored in standing water 77F. Operator removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. Poster posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, No hand wash sign at designated hand sink. Provided form to operator. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, single service items stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At kitchen above steam table, single service items not inverted. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At kitchen, standing water in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:25 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.