THONY BEST CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
5572 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (74°F – Cold Holding) on prep table. As per operator butter has been on table for less than an hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill **Warning**
03D-05-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed 10 lbs cooked chicken (47°F – Cooling); 8 lbs cooked turkey (51°F – Cooling); 5 lbs cooked turkey legs (51°F – Cooling); 5 lbs rice (52°F- Cooling) As per operator food items were left cooling overnight. **Warning**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed fritters (125°F – Hot Holding); patty (117°F – Hot Holding). Operator placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Over 20 live roaches left side of handwash sink in prep area by electric plugs by single use take out plates. 5 live under wooden prep table in front of ovens. 2 live behind Frigidaire chest freezer 2 live under three compartment sink. 4 live under front counter where single used utensils are stored. 1 live roach on prep table where onions are being prepped **Warning**
41-01-4High Priority – Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Observed bottle with cleaning agent stored under counter with single use utensils by front counter **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed 10 lbs cooked chicken (47°F – Cooling); 8 lbs cooked turkey (51°F – Cooling); 5 lbs cooked turkey legs (51°F – Cooling); 5 lbs rice (52°F- Cooling) As per operator food items were left cooling overnight. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 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**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease build up in between, around and under all cooking equipments. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on left side of handwash sink in prep area Over 20 dead behind and around baking mixture next to steamtable Over 20 dead behind steamtable next to oven. 3 dead under flat surface stove next to frying pan 5 dead by Frigidaire chest freezer Over 20 dead under three compartment sink 5 dead under front counter where single use utensils are stored **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of 5 gallons bottle of oil stored on floor in kitchen area Observed cases of plantains on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cups and plates stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in front of three compartment sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:21 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.