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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 dateSeptember 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3704003
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13742479
DBPR license1618282

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dishes and conducting ware washing and then proceed to handle bagged produce without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands after handling soiled surfaces, prior to food handling **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink and sanitize wares. Three compartment sink set up at 100ppm chlorine and operator sanitized wares **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw goat stored above unwashed bananas in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High 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. 2 door stainless: cooked pork (47F – Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (49F – Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F); pickliz (48F). Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door stainless: cooked pork (47F – Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (49F – Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F); pickliz (48F). Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantains (116F – Hot Holding). Being held on top of stove with no temperature control. Operator states plantains were cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-11-4

Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. CFM arrived at time of inspection. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen. Instructed employee to eat in dining area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on cook line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.