CARRIBBEAN S AND B RESTAUTS LLC
4122 NW 21 ST, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 954.937.6138
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JUN 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 51 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line, rice and peas (47F - Cold Holding); white rice (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026008444 | Dec 8, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 | $480 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared restroom missing covered receptacle.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at cook line slowly draining.
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee licked palm of hands to taste food then proceeds to engage in making salad. Advised operator to wash hands and then engage in food preparation. Employee washed hands and washed salad ingredients.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in transluen freezer in ware washing area, raw chicken stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and placed in food grade bag.
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 reach in cooler at cook line, rice and peas (47F - Cold Holding); white rice (58F - 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 reach in cooler at cook line, rice and peas (47F - Cold Holding); white rice (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of water in hand washing sink. Operator removed during the inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine as the main sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand was ink sink at cook line. Hand wash sink next to triple sink.Operator provided during the inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided during the inspection.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared restroom missing covered receptacle.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 5 dead in non working flip top stored in ware washing area. 2. Approximately 6 dead under dry storage rack in ware washing area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, bottle of oil and bananas on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around cooking equipment in kitchen is soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at cook line slowly draining.
Stored food not covered. Observed in transluen freezer in ware washing area, raw fish stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Dec 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
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.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen prep area, hand sink in disrepair.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in triple sink area filled with limes
Food stored on floor. Box of plantains on floor
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
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.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen prep area, hand sink in disrepair.
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At kitchen, employee washing soiled pots and pans not properly sanitizing. Advised operator to not use equipment until washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen reach in cooler, raw meats, unwashed vegetables, stored in non food grade bags. Advised operator of proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen prep area, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Advised operator of proper storage.
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 tall white reach in cooler, raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); raw pork (68F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (70F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen tall white reach in cooler, raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); raw pork (68F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (70F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. At kitchen prep table, cooked pork (68F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (56F - Cold Holding) At kitchen single door stainless steel refrigerator, cooked peas n rice (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into chest freezer to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen prep table, bottles of chemical spray stored on table with food. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At kitchen reach in cooler, per operator cooked food-turkey, pork, chicken, legume prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At kitchen, tall white single door freezer in disrepair. Not keeping food cold/frozen.
Food stored on floor. At kitchen dry storage area, food-Oil, vinegar, stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen prep area, hand sink in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. At kitchen reach in refrigerator, sauces and gravies stored uncovered.
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In multiple reach in freezers, commercial plastic bags used as food grade containers
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in triple sink area filled with limes
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in triple sink area
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. Operator unable to locate food handler certificates of both of his employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At na d wash sink in triple sink area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license. Operator located license
Food stored on floor. Box of plantains on floor
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed crock pot stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink no batteries in soap dispenser. Operator replaced.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in uni sex bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water and soda cans stored on floor at front counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line operator cleaned and sanitized.
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