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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EXPRESS CARAIBBEAN RESTAURANT

1401 S STATE RD 7 STE A3 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3623309
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10917052
DBPR license1620749

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 6, 2025 3:43 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 7, 2025 9:25 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority35A-19-4

High Priority – Live rodent present. At kitchen, 3 live rodents on glue trap near hand wash sink.

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, piklis (48F – Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature overnight exceeding 6 hours. Operator discarded.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.