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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BRUNIA'S CARIBBEAN TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

3630 N SR 7 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33319

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3667576
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526868
DBPR license1619897

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 11, 2026 10:14 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 12, 2026 8:56 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed in front reach in beverage cooler , establishment selling bottled juice without warning label / minimum labeling. Advised operator to not sell juice to customers until proper receipts of supplier is provided. Operator removed drinks from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 6 live roaches seen crawling on pieces of wood to the left side of stove in kitchen. 2. 2 live roaches seen crawling behind preparation table at cook line. 3. 2 live roaches seen on wall behind reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen reach in cooler, cooked rice (58F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (60F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen reach in cooler, cooked rice (58F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (60F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to manager. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed poster to manager. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chemical test kit for chlorine as the main sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. 2 dead roaches seen under steam table in kitchen. 2. 1 dead roach inside oven in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Surface of exit door has a gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen, standing water behind reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all cooking equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 2. Behind reach in coolers in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 3. Behind preparation table in kitchen is soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in kitchen, bucket of frozen seasoning stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

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

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.