CREOLE SHACK RESTAURANT
5534 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed approximately 10 live flies by the mop sink in the kitchen area, 5 flies by the prep table next to the oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, noodle 116°F stored at steam table for 1 hour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches between the white freezer and the true stainless steel reach in cooler in the kitchen area facing the deep fryers and the oven.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket and a mop in front of the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap and paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 14
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, kitchen and front counter area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind the white freezer in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking and eating at Cookline. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, rear door . **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor by the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall, behind the white freezer in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair at kitchen area and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:16 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.