BELLGORDON'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT INC
11443 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Sunrise FL 33323 · 9546614295
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed shredded cheese date marked February 9, 2024. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Provided during inspection.
1 Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored next to customer beverages. Operator moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to stove have ice build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket instead of proper area to air dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour not properly labeled with common name.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored with raw chicken in chest freezer next to microwave. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table at front counter, fried chicken (130F - Hot Holding); bbq chicken (125F - Hot Holding). PIC placed items in oven to be reheated.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in walk-in cooler milk opened 12/02/24 not date marked.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (131-145F - Hot Holding). Item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. PIC placed chicken in oven to reheat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting above chest freezer in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 81F. Employee discarded water.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed shredded cheese date marked February 9, 2024. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed shredded cheese date marked February 9, 2024. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish (116F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Operator placed fish in oven to be reheated.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in mop bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 0ppm. Second reading 100ppm.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Item was out of temp due to insufficient cooling of walk-in cooler. Per operator, item has been out of temp for more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Item was out of temp due to insufficient cooling of walk-in cooler. Per operator, item has been out of temp for more than 24 hours. Item was not portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Steam table at front counter Observed Fried chicken (123-140F - Hot Holding reheated to 175F). Item has been out of temp for approximately 15mins. Operator reheated chicken.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been opened two days prior to inspection and has not been date marked. Employee discarded.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Kitchen Observed in use utensils held in standing water 81F. Inspector educated operator on the correct method to be used to stored utensils. Operator discarded water and stored utensils without water.
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