Inspection Report

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LA CARAVANE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

560 NE 44 STREET · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3422297
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8638089
DBPR license1623778

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint stored next to pots and food utensils on shelf at food prep table opposite triple sink in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collard greens prepared Saturday stored in the single door reach in cooler in the kitchen with no date marking. Operator dated 5-18-24. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Door gaskets torn, Migoli two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Chest freezer handle and door damaged, in kitchen.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic jugs of oil and plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, next to triple sink. Observed water bottles frozen in ice at the bottom of unit.

#4Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cookline.

#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to storage rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.