CURRY CAFE INDIAN CUISINE LLC
4528 NORTH UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 9546692305
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019059036 | Nov 19, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018026330 | Apr 19, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025. Operator renewed her license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw lamb stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers with cooked rice in walk in cooler.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed cooked rice and peas stored in walk in cooler not date marked. Per operator, items cooked yesterday more than 24 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various containers of food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. -Observed various containers of uncovered foods items stored in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls at cook line.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 strip for sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not at hand wash sink behind front counter. Operator placed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle filled with clear substance. Operator labeled
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food in walk in cooler in direct contact with floor. Operator removed and put on shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of bulk container not labeled for sugar and salt. Operator labeled
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler yogurt drink base and sauce stored in Lowe's plastic buckets. Employee changed both to metal containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen hand sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Laser style surface thermometer only.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar, salt, and flour under back prep table not labeled.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee beverage in sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in kitchen/prep area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate thermometer
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Employee washed hands with cold water.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone
Feb 16, 2024□ 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 procedures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink in in front kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop resting on top of ice machine in kitchen. Operator stored in protective manner. Corrected On-Site**
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 masoor, flour.dried chick peas. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water 77F on cook line. Operator discarded water and placed utensils in clean container
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in rear kitchen.
Plastic container of frying oil stored on floor in rear kitchen Observed plastic container of corn starch in rear kitchen Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in front kitchen leaking water in a bucket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop bucket being stored in mop bucket
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.