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CREOLE GARDEN

8451 8455 W MCNAB RD · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3392930
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505856
DBPR license1621817

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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 4

#5High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Picklies 52 F, operator stated picklies made at 11:30 am and places in the reach in cooler at 3:24 pm 52 F. (See Stop sale). **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Chemical used for margarine on food line. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Picklies 52 F, operator stated picklies made at 11:30 am and places in the reach in cooler at 3:24 pm 52 F. Turkey 50F, chicken 48F, Goat 48F, macaroni 48F, pork 48F **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, Turkey 50F, chicken 48F, Goat 48F, macaroni 48F, pork 48F. Operator stated TCS food in Walk in cooler overnight. (See stop sale) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, near kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, shelves in glass reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair, Walk in cooler, ice build up on fan. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, several containers on drying rack. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation, yellow peppers cut in reach in cooler with labels still attached. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service items, orange juice bottles reused for drinks, with a handle that is not easily cleaned and sanitized. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.