KALALOU BAR & GRILL FORT LAUDERDALE LLC
7041 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac FL 33319 · 7542450494
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50+ rodent droppings in dry storage, along wall of back kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025057201 | Jul 30, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024065937 | Nov 13, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022049325 | Oct 5, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine.
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked legumes (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (43F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed upon arrival of inspection walk in cooler door kept open. Operator stated they left open for reorganization. Operator closed walk in cooler shut for quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top. black rice (72F - Hot Holding); cooked pasta (71F - Cold Holding). As per operator food left out of temperature control for food prep, not portioned or prepared today. Upon arrival observed food left out on stove top with no temperature control. Operator began to reheat on stove
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1) Accumulation of trapped flies on sticky device above walk in cooler 2)On window sills of dining area observed several dead flies.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind booth chair on window sill inside the dining room area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in freezer raw turkey stored in to go bags. Operator removed from bag and stored in food grade container.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator.
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 poster to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink opposite 3 compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink opposite cook line. Operator provided soap during inspection.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 dead flies seen in heater storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Lower part of employee bathroom door missing.
Dead roaches on premises. At heater storage area two dead roaches seen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
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. At bar creama drink does not have minimum labeling.
Light not functioning. At walk in cooler. Light is burnt out.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Stored food not covered. At dry storage rack Pack of pasta open. Employee covered pasta.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in kitchen preparation area, raw pork and raw fish thawing in standing water. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures. Operator placed under cold running water.
Aug 1, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50+ rodent droppings in dry storage, along wall of back kitchen.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 100+ dead flies throughout establishment on clean dishes, on shelves, floors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen floor tiles missing.
Jul 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 10 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
10 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in from outside and began to prepare food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Establishment had no running water for employees to wash hands properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee began to prepare food and failed to wash hands prior to putting on gloves after using cell phone. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee could not wash hands because establishment has no running water.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes and pots then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Establishment has no running water for employees to wash hands properly.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water was turned on during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen, use of Thank you bags used in direct contact with cooked rice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Advised operator of proper storage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50+ rodent droppings in dry storage, along wall of back kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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 walk in cooler, vacuum sealed salmon thawed. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked spinach (64F - Cold Holding);; Cooked oxtails (73F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed items on stove to reheat to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked plantains (77F - Hot Holding); cooked turkey (124F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat items to 165F
Handwash sink in warewashing or food preparation area had no running water.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, several foods-Cooked chicken, cooked pasta, per operator, stored over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking for food prepared onsite and held over 24 hours.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 100+ dead flies throughout establishment on clean dishes, on shelves, floors.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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 walk in cooler, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee belongings stored over food prep area. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen floor tiles missing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen, no handwashing sign at designated handwashing sink at cook line.
Stored food not covered. At kitchen, bags of flour, sugar, dry pasta stored uncovered.
Jul 30, 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and preparation sink.
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked pork (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and preparation sink.
Mar 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in non food grade bag in walk-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ribs stored over ready to eat fries in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked pork (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed apron stored in handwash sink next to dish area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to dish washing 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion pickle in flip top cooler in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and preparation sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in kitchen. PIC removed handle from ice.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door
Nov 14, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 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/ Sebastien Dumond Nov 4 2019
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door
Nov 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 large roach on wall directly above clean equipment rack. 4 large roaches in paper towel dispenser at kitchen hand wash sink 1 small roach inside hand wash sink in kitchen. 1 small roach on right side of kitchen hand wash sink, crawling underneath kitchen rack on floor. 1 small roach in front of white single door fridge next to ice machine 1 small roach on clean dish rack next to kitchen flip top 2 small roaches at triple sink area on wall and faucet.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Observed kitchen flip top not working as intended
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/ Sebastien Dumond Nov 4 2019
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. Handwashing sink next to triple sink area, no paper towels
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 1)Inside ice machine, broken ice scoop with no handle, used to scoop ice 2) bowl found in 4 inch pan on hotline for black rice and peas. Operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, box of raw meet stored in direct contact with floor. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
Apr 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device in employee bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. by dishwasher area
Spray bottle containing toxic disinfectant substance not labeled on shelf next to office.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwasher area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed cadco oven on cook line accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate10 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 canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottled water in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over RTE sauce in walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing observed plastic water bottle in hand washing sink on cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device in employee bathroom.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. by dishwasher area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic disinfectant substance not labeled on shelf next to office.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup to dispense pikliz
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cabbage plantain and container of cooked chicken on floor in walk-in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container handle of scoop in contact with rice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed cadco oven on cook line accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside Kenmore reach in refrigerator interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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