BROWARDMALL CAJUN GRILL
8000 W BROWARD BLVD #5010, Plantation FL 33388
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator not using the sanitizer step when washing dishes. Operator filled one compartment of the triple sink with sanitizer and properly sanitized the dishes.
Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop flour. Operator removed take out container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with the rice in a container. Operator removed scoop handle from contact with rice.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. Observed 4 employees working without a certified food and no certified food manager was on staff.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter. As per operator, chemical is glass cleaner. Operator properly labeled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bag stored over prep table in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored in contact with a thank you t shirt bag in whirlpool reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front line plantain (119-125F - Hot Holding); potato (120-125F - Hot Holding. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operated reheated in fryer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ Ppm chlorine Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense corn starch.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of whirlpool reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed broken pipe underneath hand washing sink.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 Compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall inside mop sink covered with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe broken under Hand wash sink
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle container clear liquid identified as degreaser and located under handwashing sink next to prep sink Manager labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall above 3 Compartment sink
Water leaking from faucet. Faucet at hand wash sink
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice hot holding at 110°F. Operator states less than 1 hour. Operator reheated to 165° F.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer, chicken and beef stored directly in take out, non food grade bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored above cooked ready to eat chicken and veggies. Operator corrected on shelves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200 ppm. Operator corrected with 100 ppm solution.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with heavy debris stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers, noodles, cooked potatoes, in the walk-in cooler. Per operator, prepared more than 24 hours ago, with no date marks.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like buildup inside ice bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible u deer door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking wine(Sauterne) in plastic containers, stored directly on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in multiple locations, utensils stored in room temperature (80°F) water. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized and stored dry.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bag is in direct contact with cooked chicken located in chest freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken Manager removed cooked chicken and placed on shelf above
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In front of grill
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.