Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SEAFOOD EXPRESS GARLIC CRAB HOUSE LLC

4269 NW 12 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2945861
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7090925
DBPR license1620321

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 22, 2020 2:46 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 22, 2020 4:47 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#4High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 1) Observed over 20 live flies in right corner of storage room separate from kitchen, landing on mops and unclean wet wiping cloths and on clean and sanitized dishes. 2)over 10 live flies on wall by left side of storage room separate from kitchen Over 10 live flies landing on chemicals in storage room separated Over 20 live flies landing on plantains in storage room separate from kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor in storage room. 3 live roaches under true freezer in hallway upon entering the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1)Over 100 droppings under shelves where rice and bulgar is stored in dry storage area separated from kitchen 2)Over 20 droppings on top of shelf where rice and bulgar is stored in storage room which is separated from kitchen 3) observed over 20 droppings under shelf with chemicals in storage room separated from kitchen Over 10 droppings under shelves with ripe plantains in storage room separate from kitchen 5 droppings between chest freezer and beverage air reach in cooler in hallway close to exit door Over 10 droppings on shelve where cutting machine is stored by exit door Over 50 droppings on right side of sub zero wooden door cooler in hallway at entrance door to kitchen Over 10 droppings on left side of GE refrigerator next to three compartment sink in kitchen Over 5 droppings behind cookline. Over 50 droppings under shelve where cash register is kept by service area. Over 50 dropping under shelve by cash register next to steamtable in service area **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator sat in lobby with gloves open door and enter service area and begin to serve customer. Operator removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Throughout kitchen

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink covered with white lid. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-44-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed 5 gallon bottle of oil stored on floor next to 3 compartment sink

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on left side of chest freezer in hallway closest to back exit 1 dead room at entrance of storage room separate from kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 employee beverages in reach in cooler by service line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.