HAZEL'S CARIBBEAN SPOT
6949 SUNSET STRIP, Sunrise FL 33313 · 954.297.5405
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018010385 | Feb 20, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2016048601 | Oct 17, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed beet, carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing warning labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site.Advised operator not to sell the drinks until warning label is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler.
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 beet, carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing minimum labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site.Advised operator not to sell the drinks until minimum labeling is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler.
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed beet, carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing warning labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site.Advised operator not to sell the drinks until warning label is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen next to triple sink. Operator provided during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen next to triple sink. Operator provided during the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen wooden cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in sub zero freezer in kitchen.
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 beet, carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing minimum labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site.Advised operator not to sell the drinks until minimum labeling is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ Observed Food manager certificate expired on 7/15/25. Reviewed with manager.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed WHITE REACH IN // Cooked jerk chicken 54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed in freezer to quick chill.
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/ Observed Food manager certificate expired on 7/15/25. Reviewed with manager.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Pineapple ginger juice and fruit punch in reach in cooler in bar area not labeled with warning label. Manager labeled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Pineapple ginger juice and fruit punch in reach in cooler in bar area not labeled.
Food stored on floor. Observed Bucket of Festival dough mix stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensils stored in standing water on stove at 80 F. Manager removed from container and discarded water.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat peas in reach in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored with raw chicken in reach in white reach-in frigidaire freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red peas cooked 3/20/25am not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 78F. PIC discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Stored food not covered. Observed patties stored uncovered in reach in freezer. PIC covered.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over gravy in general refrigerator. Operator inverted items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has probe thermometer for roasted meats.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense rice
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cups, bowls, plates on shelf above steam table not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in kenmore reach-in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 86F next to the stove.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in kitchen and men's restroom
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 9 packages Larry's peppered shrimp in freezer and 1 In beverage reach in front counter. Observed 2 in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Larry's shrimp comes from an unapproved source.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over cooked chicken in General Electric refrigerator. Operator move to lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 9 packages Larry's peppered shrimp in freezer and 1 In beverage reach in front counter. Observed 2 in Frigidaire reach in freezer.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator only had probe thermometer for roasting.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of three compartment sink.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided
No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located by the three compartment sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at mop sink standing water or very slow draining water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator store in upright position.
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.