CARIB ISLAND RESTAURANT
4620 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 954-999-5515
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice cooker; white rice (128F - Hot Holding). Operator made to reheat to 165F
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 a cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 02/28/2026.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases with drinks stored on dry storage floor.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residues into microwave.
Plumbing system in disrepair at 3 compartment sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bag with onions stored over pepper sauce in walk in cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface due to leaking pipe.
Oct 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of applesauce
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer; chicken (94F - Hot Holding). As per operator food portioned and prepared today. Out of temperature less than 4hrs. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee under 2 months no employee agreement form. Emailed operator a copy
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Upon arrival observed a regular person with an open beer bottle, seen leaving the kitchen and sitting at the bar to continue his beer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator conducting food preparation while wearing a watch
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back storage room, mop not stored to dry.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. rice cooker; white rice (128F - Hot Holding). Operator made to reheat to 165F
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in back prep area. Operator labeled
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on ice machine. Operator removed
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 buried in flour. Operator reorganized
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vent above 2 door cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at cook line not inverted
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1)In bulk container of flour, handle buried. 2) in bulk container of split peas, handle buried Operator corrected both
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Kitchen flip top (right); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food item not properly seated inside unit. Operator placed inside flip top unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer area; fried chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Observed food over fryer under not time or temperature control. Operator made to reheat to 165F°, to hot hold
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen hand wash sink, spray bottle with yellow substance. Operator labeled "splash cleaner"
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 1)Clean plates at triple sink area top shelf, not inverted. 2)Clean glass cups at triple sink area, top shelf, not inverted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1)In bulk container of flour, handle buried. 2) in bulk container of split peas, handle buried Operator corrected both
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop inside bucket container at ice machine, in standing water 87F
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. Drinks sold on site, prepared at a separate location, lacks date packaged and location packaged.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose missing vacuum breaker at fixture just inside kitchen by oven and hot box.
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.