LE GOUT DES CARAIBES
1639 S SR 7 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit . Observed cooked goat (62F – Cold Holding); grio (62F – Cold Holding) out at room temperature not portion or prep today held less than 3 hours. Operator placed in freezer chest to quickly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black rice (68F – Hot Holding); rice (65F – Hot Holding)sitting out a room temperature in kitchen. Explained to operator hot holding process.held less than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discharded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge being stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic 3
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed employee preparing pork and placing it in a stainless steel bowl stored on floor of the kitchen. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pigs ears 35F sitting out on freezer chest. Operator placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.