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COCOS KITCHEN CARIBBEAN CUISINE

1267 NW 31 AVE · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33311

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3475531
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786528
DBPR license1622183

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top shelf of produce cooler above ready to eat green onions, tomatoes, etc. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop and brooms. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking Proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed three (3) employees, all more than 90 days, none have a current Food Handler Certification. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed restroom door completely off hinges and unable to be closed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.