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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 dateNovember 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3651474
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13474399
DBPR license1618282

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High 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. Observed cooked pork (65-66F – Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night.

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in Atosa reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (65-66F – Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night. Observed cooked chicken (65-66F – Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (65-66F – Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (65-66F – Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Victory reach in cooler ambient temperature 60F and Gasket torn on reach in door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil,bag of dried black beans,bag of split peas stored on the floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer and coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef 36F thawed at three compartment sink.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.