Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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WILL'S CAFE CREOLE RESTAURANT INC

5460 N SR 7 STE 104 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33319

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 10, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3172168
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7822154
DBPR license1607799

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 10, 2022 11:29 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 11, 2022 9:16 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Dining area reach in cooler- observed container of pork 50-52°F. Operator stated items was placed inside cooler 11:00p.m. Yesterday. See Stop Sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority01A-03-4

High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Front counter- observed container of cashews, peanuts, bread, fried chips, sesame pies being made from home.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 12/01/2021

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor. Front counter cabinet and reach in cooler- observed 2 live roach crawling inside cabinets. Front counter- observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor at counter. Dining area- observed 2 live roaches crawling on dining room floor.

#13High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Front counter-Observed bottles of kremas juice with no warning label and from unapproved source.

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed container of cooked chicken, pork and raw whole snapper temperature ranges 49-52°F. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Storage room- observed chemicals hanging over dry storage foods. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen HWS- observed container and wet wiping cloths inside hand washing sink.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main kitchen HWS- observed no paper towel at hand washing sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen dry storage shelf- observed employee bags being stored with produce and dry storage foods.

#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Mail kitchen reach in cooler- observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler.

#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at dining area exit door.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in main kitchen kitchen at cook line.

#5Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Dining area- observed reach in cooler with 2 containers of cooked pork, chicken soup and slaw accessible to the public.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Main kitchen wall at cook line- observed entire wall Soiled.

#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen Hand washing sink- observed pipe leaking at hand washing sink.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table- observed containers of rice, floor and sugar with no labeling.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.