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DUTSHY'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

2542 N STATE RD 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33313

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3673489
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13547747
DBPR license1626243

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen behind preparation table opposite cook line. Operator was unable to terminate as roach crawled back into wall. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, raw shell eggs (70F- Cold Holding). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 12 hours .See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, cooked pork (56 F – Cold Holding), pikiliz (77F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . 2. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, raw shell eggs (70F- Cold Holding). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 12 hours . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, cooked pork (56 F – Cold Holding), pikiliz (77F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F – 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 1

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour in dry storage area. Operator removed and replaced with scoop with Handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen . Operator cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 2. Wall behind cook line is soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.