DOM CARUSO'S CUCINA/COURTYARD CAFE WILTON MANORE
2468 WILTON DR, Wilton Manors FL 33305 · 954-565-7222
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 small fruit flies in the area by the server handwashing sink only. No food in this area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025078325 | Sep 19, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on multiple cooler doors.
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 small fruit flies in the area by the server handwashing sink only. No food in this area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ owner/ Chef Emmanuel Varies missing certificate.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go soufflé cups used to dispense Parmesan cheese, etc. on cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of debris on door handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on multiple cooler doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup up of mold like substance on cooler door gaskets.
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use the triple sink until the dishwasher is fixed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops stored over ready to eat lasagna sheets and ribs in the reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Tomatoes with mold-like growth in the flip top cooler in the kitchen. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line coming from the ceiling into the handwashing sink by the dishwashing area. Operator removed drain line from the handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the dry storage area. Operator removed cardboard.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on Dec 1, 2025.
Sep 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed menu advertises Dom's Fillet of Sole. No sole on premises, no invoice provided, operator stated he is selling swai for this dish.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Domenico Caruso owner.
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cook touched bare face with hand towel and then dried his hands with the same towel and engaged in food preparation at cook line. Cook rewashed his hands properly.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Waiter observed buttering toast barehanded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw calamari in reach in cooler. Operator corrected storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cook line.
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. Salsa (61F - Cold Holding); Ham (70F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (66F - Cold Holding); Salmon (49F - Cold Holding); Butter (48F); Heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding). Was removed from temperature control, more than 4 hours prior. Foods were stored on top of left cook line cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (61F - Cold Holding); Ham (70F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (66F - Cold Holding); Salmon (49F - Cold Holding); Butter (48F); Heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding). Was removed from temperature control, more than 4 hours prior. Foods were stored on top of left cook line cooler. See stop sale.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed menu advertises Dom's Fillet of Sole. No sole on premises, no invoice provided, operator stated he is selling swai for this dish.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sausage cooked less than 2 hours ago. Sausage at 1:30pm (98F - Cooling)( 84F at 2:20pm). Cooling at room temperature in a closed, deep container at cook line. Operator moved to the freezer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Domenico Caruso owner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cook line. See stop sale.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certification for proprietor Dominick Caruso.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding unit.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certification for proprietor Dominick Caruso.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook spoons held in water 78F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized and stored dry.
Insect control device observed over food preparation area (soda tower in server station).
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding unit.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets torn at pizza station.
Sep 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets torn at pizza station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed by slicer in dish room area.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, lasagna, eggplant, Pasta fagioli soup, broccoli soup, all more than 24 hours, no date marks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 kitchen employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Glen Weinzimer issued 2-7-2018
No plan review submitted and approved - portable bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator serving mixed drinks with scooped ice. No Handsink. Per operator, bids are being sought for installation of hand sink. Per plan review, no plans have been approved.
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.