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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 1:33 p.m. cooked ackee and fish hot held at 113F in front line steam table. Per operator, item cooked and placed in unit from 6:30 a.m. Item did not removed from unit since.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fried fish hot held at 110F and cooked pork at 108F in hot holding box. Per operator, both items cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat fish to 176F and pork to 168F. -Observed at 1:33 p.m. cooked ackee and fish hot held at 113F in front line steam table. Per operator, item cooked and placed in unit from 6:30 a.m. Item did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager returned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice and chicken cold held in walk in cooler. Per operator items cooked on 03/25/2025 more than 24 hours.
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with corn starch stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on walls throughout walk in cooler.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:55 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.