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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 dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370449
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8389709
DBPR license1620321

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in Frigidaire freezer chest raw fish in contact and being stored in t shirt to go bags .

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1 2020 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+Ppm . Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom.

#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cornmeal and rice

#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed proper washing and sanitizing procedures.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 90F on shelf at front counter.

#4Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use all around kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.