CARLS SEAFOOD REST TAKE OUT
2934 N SR 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33313
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 2 flies flying around the kitchen area not landing on food or food surface. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw marinated fish 46°F in walk in cooler stored overnight stated the operator. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 7 live roaches under the small steam table at front counter. **Warning**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed a bottle of detergent next to fish on the prep table . Operator removed the bottle of detergent. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline.. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, rear door. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water by the mop sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of raw chicken and a bucket of spices on the kitchen floor. Operator removed the the bucket of raw chicken and the bucket of spices from the floor. Observed cases of soda on the floor facing the front counter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed fish on prep table thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed fish and chicken not covered in walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed soiled walk in cooler's ceiling. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.