ALAMOD CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
3942 B PEMBROKE RD, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954-544-3525
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 11 visits since April 2024
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 live roaches on wall above handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) 1 live roach in unplugged reach in cooler in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches on shelf above employee handwashing sink in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025026320 | Mar 20, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen, under no temperature control, cooked turkey (64F - Cold Holding). Per manager, not prepared or portioned today and out of cooler approximately 45-60 minutes. Manager placed turkey back in cooler to rechill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at triple sink. Reviewed proper procedures with employee to always use hand sinks only.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil and case of chayote squash on floor in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom microwave opposite walk in cooler has food debris buildup.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored above raw beef in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of lubricant oil stored on dry storage shelf. Operator properly stored
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's restroom. Operator refilled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at glass top slider at front counter
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spatula stored in container of akra. Operator removed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling); cooked turkey (55F - Cooling; cooked goat (54F - Cooling). Per manager all items prepared on 5-21 and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In kitchen white reach in cooler, container of raw chicken above bagged raw peppers and carrots. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, container of raw chicken wings above container of cooked turkey. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling); cooked turkey (55F - Cooling; cooked goat (54F - Cooling). Per manager all items prepared on 5-21 and in unit overnight. 2) In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, raw marinated fish (51F - Cooling); raw marinated chicken wings (55F - Cooling). Per manager, both items prepared and marinated on 5-21 and in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, raw marinated fish (51F - Cooling); raw marinated chicken wings (55F - Cooling). Per manager, both items prepared and marinated on 5-21 and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Large cooking pot on floor under steam table.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with sugar in bulk container on back dry storage shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves in back prep area have food debris buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of sugar on kitchen prep table not labeled. 2) Bulk container of sugar on back dry storage shelf missing label.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Gasket in reach in cooler under flip top in poor repair.
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 live roaches on wall above handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) 1 live roach in unplugged reach in cooler in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches on shelf above employee handwashing sink in kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in box on rack next to clean containers in kitchen.
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.
Cases of oils stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Gasket in reach in cooler under flip top in poor repair.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at cook line flip top in poor repair
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink at front counter in disrepair. Unable to be used to adequately wash hands.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at cook line flip top in poor repair
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top. Operator started to clean
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above bags of carrots and cabbage in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon stored in kitchen hand wash sink Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Manager provided.
Bucket of Pikliz stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Bags of peas, Shrimps fries, passion fruits purée in Haier not frozen. Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Manager moved items to freezer display case front counter.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shell eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used to stored equipment.
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 meat sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce cooked on 04/03/24 in the morning.
Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with meat sauce stored in walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.