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LE CORDON DU CAP CORP

4521 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Pembroke Park FL 33023 · 786-237-9967

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1619438
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025057919Jul 15, 2025Sep 4, 2025$160
2--2021042828Sep 10, 2021Oct 6, 2021$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items, no date marks, all prepared 25-36 hours prior. Observed Fried turkey, Fried goat, Brown stew chicken, Legume, all no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler doors and handles with buildup of debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with heavy buildup of debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf.
Basic/14-20-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls and door with buildup of debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
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Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Container of oil stored on floor next to triple sink in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided to operator.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Container of oil and case of yams stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Wall next to stove soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jan 23, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Same- Admin Complaint
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Black Rice (125 -127F - Hot Holding); Cooked Beans (125F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) Lower prep table shelf rusted. 2) Shelf under Steam Table rusted 3) Shelves on rack next to reach in cooler rusted.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Next to triple sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of Raw beef stored above container of cooked pork in double doors reach in freezer. Manager inverted.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Vegetable Reach in cooler-; Cooked Meatballs (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetable Reach in cooler-; Cooked Meatballs (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Screen in door torn/in poor repair
Basic/35B-09-4
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer 250ppm. Manager remade to 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen turkey thawed in standing water in triple sink. Manager stored under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Berg Refrigerator-; Cooked rice (48-50F - Cooling); Cooked chicken (47-49F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Observed items in deep pans. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Berg Refrigerator-; Cooked rice (48-50F - Cooling); Cooked chicken (47-49F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Observed items in deep pans. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener next to prep table. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.