SEAFOOD EXPRESS GARLIC CRAB HOUSE LLC
4269 NW 12 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03A-01-4High Priority – Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw salmon 47°, raw tilapia 47°, raw grouper 47°, raw tuna 48° cold hold in the Frigidaire reach in cooler in Cookline.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches behind the reach in freezer in the dry storage area, 4 live roaches under the shelf of the dry storage area, 5 live roaches behind the Frigidaire reach in cooler in the hallway, observed 10 live roaches under the prep table in the kitchen area by the Frigidaire reach in cooler, 3 live roaches behind the Frigidaire reach in cooler at front counter.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 80 fresh droppings under the shelves of the dry storage area.
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains in the kitchen.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, mop sink.
Intermediate 2
53A-03-5Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Basic 12
32-21-4Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the hallway.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
32-12-4Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed Raw salmon 47°, raw tilapia 47°, raw grouper 47°, raw tuna 48° cold hold in the Frigidaire reach in cooler in Cookline.
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom, in dry storage area.
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a of onions on the floor in the storage area.
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed fish thawing at room temperature in the 3 compartments sink.
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom, in restrooms and dry storage area.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, pipe of 3 compartments sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:35 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.