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LE GOUT DES CARAIBES

1639 S SR 7 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3718035
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13756528
DBPR license1626024

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone then proceeded to touch single service items and clean utensils without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Establishment is selling bottled drinks made in house with no warning label. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, Mac n cheese (65F – Cold Holding); picliz (55F – Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, boiled eggs (95F – Hot Holding), operator stated item held approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-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
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, no soap at hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler, foods prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, opened employee beverages stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At kitchen, foods stored on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Establishment is selling bottled drinks prepared onsite without proper warning label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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