EXPRESS CARAIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1401 S STATE RD 7 STE A3 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee talking on cell phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork being stored in contact with glad quick tie bag.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken wings in ikon reach in **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw fish in ikon reach in cooler
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings next to freezer chest in dry store room next to kitchen Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath to go racks in storage area next to kitchen Observed 3 rodent droppers behind Argus reach in cooler located in the kitchen
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); cut iceberg (55F – Cold Holding) in shallow pans in flip top cooler per operator cooling since 10:00am did not cool with in 4 hours.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); cut iceberg (55F – Cold Holding) in shallow pans in flip top cooler per operator cooling since 10:00am did not cool with in 4 hours. See stop sale
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves over flip top cooler in kitchen surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice ,dried beans and corn meal. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired December 1, 2023 **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on flip top cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor front counter. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top unit **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Argus reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.
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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.