K & G CARIBBEAN FLAVORS
1166 N SR 7, Lauderhill FL 33313
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
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APR 25
JAN 26
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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. License expired December 1 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021024350 | Apr 23, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 | $320 |
| 2--2016048574 | Oct 15, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge Guilanda Origene.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine as the main 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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen fish stored in printed to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed in kitchen edesa reach in cooler, raw fish stored over cooked goat meat. Educated operator on proper storage / separation. Operator placed fish to the lower shelf. 2. Turbo air reach in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pikiliz. Operator removed and stored to the lower shelf
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. Turbo air cooler - cooked legume (58F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (60F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator these 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. Turbo air cooler - cooked legume (58F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (60F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator these 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 pots stored in hand washing sink next to triple sink. Operator removed during the inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge Guilanda Origene.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine as the main 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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen bucket of plantain, bucket of oil in box and bucket of seasoning stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Observed no chemical test kit for triple sink and wiping cloth sanitizer buckets when using chlorine as the main sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers in kitchen. Advised operator that the coolers needs to have ambient thermometers.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed lobster tails cold held at 44F in Atosa refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 3 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator transfer lobster tails to chest freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed shrimp hot held in steam table at 111F. As per operator, shrimp cooked and placed in unit 1.5 hours before the inspection. Operator reheat shrimp to 177F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with garbage mop bucket.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator labeled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cookline.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -Observed 3 large propane tanks in kitchen area.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw sheep eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with soiled towels
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink in kitchen
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 2024
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced onions and peppers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (66F - Cold Holding) sitting on prep table in room temperature.per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed in ice bath.
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/ Jakecia Wimbley 04/05/2017
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2022
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tiles missing behind fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
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.
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/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Observed no paper towels in the unisex restroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of frying oil stored on kitchen floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall in back of fryer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting 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.