TAMARA CARIBBEAN KITCHEN INC
4711 NW 14 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2020 **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Main kitchen dry storage shelf- observed 4 rodent droppings on top of container of dry black beans. Main kitchen dry storage shelf in front of the prep table – observed 10 rodent droppings on top of case of Dart 8 ounce cup lids. Main kitchen dry storage shelf in front of the prep table – observed 6 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage shelf. Main kitchen dry storage shelf in front of prep table – observed 3 rodent droppings on glass platter plate with 2 ounce Togo containers and lids exposed and touching rodent droppings. Main kitchen dry storage speed rack in front of prep table – observed 3 rodent droppings on top of cutting board touching and next to 6-16 ounce Togo cups and 8-16 ounce Togo bowls.
Basic 5
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen steam table- observed utensils stored inside container of water at 81°F. Operator removed utensils and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Main kitchen between 3 compartment and HWS.
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Main kitchen dry storage speed rack in front of prep table – observed 3 rodent droppings on top of cutting board touching and next to 6-16 ounce Togo cups and 8-16 ounce Togo bowls. Main kitchen dry storage shelf in front of prep table – observed 3 rodent droppings on glass platter plate with 2 ounce Togo containers and lids exposed and touching rodent droppings. Operator discarded all items. **Corrected On-Site**
06-04-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed at room temperature. Main kitchen prep area- observed container of cooked pork and container of turkey thawing at room temperature. Operator stated items are stored in freezer and removed in the morning to thaw.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen between 3 compartment sink and HWS. Observed water leaking from pipe onto the floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:35 PM.
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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.