CARLS SEAFOOD REST TAKE OUT
2934 N SR 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33313
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salt fish over RTE sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator placed salt fish on lower shelf.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; plantains (103F – Hot Holding),; fried fish (110F – Hot Holding). Per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator reheated food to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment . Observed top of reach in freezer chest
Basic 6
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk-in cooler
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep area.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 10 Ppm rechecked 50 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:09 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.