BRUNIA'S CARIBBEAN TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
3630 N SR 7, Fort Lauderdale FL 33319 · 754-246-0547
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 6 live roaches seen crawling on pieces of wood to the left side of stove in kitchen. 2. 2 live roaches seen crawling behind preparation table at cook line. 3. 2 live roaches seen on wall behind reach in coolers in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026011030 | Feb 12, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025078713 | Sep 22, 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2018031385 | May 16, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2017025335 | May 11, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | — |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In SIR LAWRENCE COOLER // Cooked Chicken (49F - Heated Cooling);; Cooked Vegetables (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked turkey stored in non food grade bag in freezer. Operator placed food in food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over whole tomatoes, lettuce, raw pumpkin in reach in cooler. Educated employee on proper food storage. Eggs were placed on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In SIR LAWRENCE COOLER // Cooked Chicken (49F - Heated Cooling);; Cooked Vegetables (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
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No chlorine test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen Operator provided soap.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not calibrating, staying on 60 F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler, all cooked foods not dated, all foods prepared yesterday at 9 am, more than 24 hours ago. Educated operator on dating foods. Operator dated foods.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler doors soiled with grease and food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of reach in freezer broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of door leading to outside of the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen and in bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Pan of herbs and minced onions and garlic stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator covered pan.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
Feb 12, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chemical test kit for chlorine as the main sanitizer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Surface of exit door has a gap.
Feb 11, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed in front reach in beverage cooler, establishment selling bottled juice without warning label / minimum labeling. Advised operator to not sell juice to customers until proper receipts of supplier is provided. Operator removed drinks from cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 6 live roaches seen crawling on pieces of wood to the left side of stove in kitchen. 2. 2 live roaches seen crawling behind preparation table at cook line. 3. 2 live roaches seen on wall behind reach in coolers in kitchen.
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. Observed in kitchen reach in cooler, cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen reach in cooler, cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to manager.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chemical test kit for chlorine as the main sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator provided during the inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator provided during the inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. 2 dead roaches seen under steam table in kitchen. 2. 1 dead roach inside oven in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Surface of exit door has a gap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen, standing water behind reach in coolers in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all cooking equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 2. Behind reach in coolers in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 3. Behind preparation table in kitchen is soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed in kitchen, bucket of frozen seasoning stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 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. At kitchen upright double door reach in cooler, cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours, See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen upright double door reach in cooler, cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours, See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Designated hand sink used for other purposes as evident by employee filling pot with water from hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Doumick Jean-Baptiste
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen prep area, no paper towels at designated hand sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen prep area, no soap at designated hand sink. Operator provided hand soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At kitchen double door reach in cooler, per operator cooked foods-chicken, goat, turkey, prepared onsite and stored over 24 hours without proper date marking.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At kitchen prep table, employee cell phone stored on top portion of prep table. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear of kitchen exit door has gap at threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep table, opened bag of rice stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (73F - Cold Holding); pasta (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked bulga (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit provided in establishment.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon drink made in establishment for customer self serve has no label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Observed soup (73F - Cold Holding); pasta (53F- Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked bulga (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (73F - Cold Holding); pasta (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked bulga (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef feet (128F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (133F - Hot Holding); boiled bananas (117F - Hot Holding); steamed fish (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items were has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. PIC told to reheat items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit provided in establishment.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon drink made in establishment for customer self serve has no label.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, soup cooked March 16, not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water stored on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Garbage swept on ground at the back of establishment. Employee removed garbage.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Chlorine + 200. Corrected to 100.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over raw pork in reach in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 71F stored in low boy cooler per operator less than 4 hours. Employee placed in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with painted nails preparing food without wearing intact gloves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips only quaternary test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment Observed. Observed surface rust on lower shelf containing pots and pans and hotel pans.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hallway outside kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed hotel pans, stainless steel bowls,pots not stored inverted or in a protected manner on shelves opposite three compartment sink and over the three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2020
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear kitchen exterior door a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bottles of lemonade in self service reach in located in front of establishment. Per operator juices prepared Saturday July 6.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid from defrosted oxtail on the reach in cooler floor.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm.
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone and then engaged in food preparation.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food corn meal
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and stainless bowls on shelf above three compartment sink and shelves opposite three compartment sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above three compartment sink soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Pots and pans stored on lower shelf opposite three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor.
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed carrots and unwashed onions in Kenmore refrigerator/freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed turkey legs in reach in cooler date marked 10/14/2023 see stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed a container of turkey legs date marked 10/14/2023 In asber reach in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed operator bulletin
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers not date marked in asber reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and salt.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse cellphone stored on top of flip top cooler
Working containers of flour and salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.