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LETCEITA JAMES

2988 NW 55 AVE, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 6462023493

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1620256
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler a container raw chicken stored on top of a container of raw oxtail
High priority/08A-20-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022018315Mar 10, 2022Jun 9, 2022$200
2--2016035259Jul 27, 2016Aug 17, 2016$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection 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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee preparing chicken with an open drink on preparation table. Employee removed and stored away drink during the inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on preparation table while preparing chicken. Operator removed during the inspection and stored away from food preparation area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. Educated operator about use underneath cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler a container raw chicken stored on top of a container of raw oxtail
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded carrots and cabbage (68-71F - Cold Holding) in a container stored on top of ice at the front counter. Per operator held out of temperature less than an hour. Operator added more ice to container.
High priority/03A-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense oats in storage area.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sugar and dried beans stored on the floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
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 sugar container the scoop handle in contact with sugar
Basic/10-01-5
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted Rechecked 100 Ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green peppers in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage and carrots mix (71F - Cold Holding) held on top of steam table at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed container in ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed disposable gloves stored inside hand washing sink. Operated discarded.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep table
Basic/21-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4

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.