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CARRIBBEAN S AND B RESTAUTS LLC

4122 NW 21 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3672524
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13543729
DBPR license1626022

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee licked palm of hands to taste food then proceeds to engage in making salad. Advised operator to wash hands and then engage in food preparation. Employee washed hands and washed salad ingredients .**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in transluen freezer in ware washing area, raw chicken stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and placed in food grade bag. **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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line , rice and peas (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (58F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line , rice and peas (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (58F – 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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of water in hand washing sink. Operator removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand was ink sink at cook line. Hand wash sink next to triple sink .Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#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. Hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared restroom missing covered receptacle. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 5 dead in non working flip top stored in ware washing area. 2. Approximately 6 dead under dry storage rack in ware washing area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In kitchen , bottle of oil and bananas on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line interior soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around cooking equipment in kitchen is soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at cook line slowly draining. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in transluen freezer in ware washing area, raw fish stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 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
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.