FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT
117 N SR 7 · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33317
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
08A-05-6High Priority – Cook line low boy – raw chicken and raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces and whole limes. Reach in cooler in storage area raw turkey stored over ready to eat cooked turkey and raw beef stored over various ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked turkey (62F – Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with fresh crushed garlic and oil (58F – Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with pork (61F – Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10. As per operator all items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee answer cellphone and touched clean utensils without washing hands or changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Hose attached under triple sink : Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade to-go bag in reach in cooler in storage area used in direct contact with chopped ready to eat lettuce. Operator moved to food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked turkey (62F – Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with fresh crushed garlic and oil (58F – Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with pork (61F – Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10. As per operator all items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. PVC cleaner and paste stored on shelf over clean dishes and prep table. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
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 handout to operator. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand wash sink. Operator added paper towels towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at front counter and cook line and both employees restrooms with water at 81F. **Warning**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all cold holding equipment handles and microwave door handle with build up of food debris. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-14-4Basic – Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Observed in dishwashing area drainboards not large enough for the quantity of dishes needed to be washed. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all cooking equipment on cook line and under storage area shelves. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Front counter AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all shelving on cook line visibly soiled with rust and food debris. All shelving has clean utensils, pots and pans. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Storage area : Opened employee water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
32-23-5Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Per operator toilet in men's room does not flush. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) Observed wall behind cook line equipment visibly soiled. 2) Wall behind triple sink visibly soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bulk flour and bulk salt not labeled on cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:50 AM.
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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.