LA CARAVANE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
560 NE 44 STREET, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 754-244-4713
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023022615 | Apr 13, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2020046142 | Sep 17, 2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | $800 |
| 2--2018050509 | Sep 25, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2017003629 | Jan 10, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Light not functioning at hood in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, sing,e door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Container of raw fish stored on shelf above container of cooked beef in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. 2. Tray of raw shell eggs stored directly on top of container of cooked chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Ceiling fan and vent in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning and stored on shelf above triple sink in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed opened package of frozen hot dogs thawing at room temperature at food prep table in kitchen.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 1. Observed duct tape used to repair door gasket on single door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection 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 soap provided at both handwash sinks in the kitchen. Operator restocked soap at both sinks.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee certificate information not complete on certificate, operator completed at the time of inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 1. Door gaskets repaired with duct tape Migoli, two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Door handle on chest freezer in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal lunch observed stored in two door reach in cooler on shelf next to and above food for public
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Door gaskets observed torn on Migoli, two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Door handle on chest freezer damaged in kitchen.
Light not functioning at the hood above cookline in kitchen.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint stored next to pots and food utensils on shelf at food prep table opposite triple sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collard greens prepared Saturday stored in the single door reach in cooler in the kitchen with no date marking. Operator dated 5-18-24.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Door gaskets torn, Migoli two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Chest freezer handle and door damaged, in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic jugs of oil and plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, next to triple sink. Observed water bottles frozen in ice at the bottom of unit.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cookline.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to storage rack. Operator removed.
May 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Reach in freezer, broken handle. 2. Reach in freezer door gasket torn in kitchen. 3. Torn door gaskets, two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor next to fryer in kitchen.
Light not functioning. One light not working on hood above cookline.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Cartons of raw shell eggs observed stored over raw vegetables in the two door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
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 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. New employee hired less than 60 days. Provided operator Employee Reporting Agreement. Operator reviewed and signed with employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans and Spaghetti prepared on-site more than two days ago per operator, stored in the reach in cooler without date markings.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to cookline, not working/unable to dispense soap.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Reach in freezer, broken handle. 2. Reach in freezer door gasket torn in kitchen. 3. Torn door gaskets, two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor next to fryer in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Two holes in the wall in customer bathroom.
Light not functioning. One light not working on hood above cookline.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind cookline.
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.