KAYU BEST CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
6450 W ATLANTIC BLVD STE 4, Margate FL 33063 · 954-729-7783
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box; chicken patty (70F - Hot Holding). Per operator item in unit less than four hours ago. Operator discarded at own will
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stove top; legumes (94F @ 1213- Heated Cooling since 9am). Operator turned stove on to reheat and start cooling process over again
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw food in reach in freezer stored inside a commercial plastic bag. Food in direct contact with commercial bag
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 turkey above raw pork, food not in original commercial packaging. Operator rearranged
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to store other equipment
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking - chicken (123F - Hot Holding). Per operator food on cook line les than four hours. Operator turned upbeat on oven to reheat chicken to 165F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for kitchen hand sink. Operator provided
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. Pending call back for same violation. Will be reviewed on SEP 14 2025
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove mold ding broken in kitchen by dish area
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was out for less than four hours. Observed food under no temperature control. Operator placed tomatoes in freezer to quick chill
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in kitchen has hole
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over RTE cheese in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box; chicken patty (70F - Hot Holding). Per operator item in unit less than four hours ago. Operator discarded at own will
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carole conseillant
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No text strips provided to test chlorine sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at front sink. Operator provided paper towels
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee hired under 60days did not fill out employee health agreement. Employee filled out during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked turkey, cooked chicken contains no date mark. Per operator items prepared and stored yesterday longer than 24 hours ago. Operator date marked
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs provided at all hand washing sinks
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in sink. Operator turned on water running water to thaw.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection 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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Front counter 2. Kitchen
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.