LISE CARIBBEAN BEST KITCHEN
5256 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 7543012821
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Bulletin provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in refrigerator. Per operator, rice cooked on 05/16/2026.
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases with food items stored on kitchen floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield missing in storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles with cleaning chemicals stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed.
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.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked beans stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item cooked more than 24 hour on 03/06/2026.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and drinks stored on floor at front line.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield missing in storage room where coolers located.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered container with cooked TCS food items stored in refrigerator.
Nov 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Sep 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 2 door victory cooler; cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); cooked Turkey (65F - Cold Holding); raw burger patty (67F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (65F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned not portioned or prepared today, in unit longer than 4hrs see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door victory cooler; cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); cooked Turkey (65F - Cold Holding); raw burger patty (67F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (65F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned not portioned or prepared today, in unit longer than 4hrs see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display warmer; veg patty (118F - Hot Holding). As per operator foods cooked today and in unit less than 4hrs.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in 2 door cooler, operator does not know original open date.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple substance unlabeled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not stored separately. Observed boiled eggs in to go container at cook line. As per operator foods not for service, belongs to employee
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture missing shield above dining room area and back storage room
Apr 14, 2025Inspection 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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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. For sanitizer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe for hand wash sink at front counter disconnected
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot table 3; Plantains (90F - Hot Holding) under no temperature control, sitting above the third hot table. Per operator food out of temperature less than 4hrs. Operator will reheat to 165F° for hot holding
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hot table 4; Callaloo (98F at 1220pm to 85F at 1257pm - Heated Cooling since 1130am) cooling in room temperature while covered. Food will not cool down in time while cooling in room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler to continue cooling process.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Bulletin provided to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf above preparation table in kitchen. Operator moved cellphone to proper storage.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside Hot Case at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1. Spray bottle containing cooking rum, and two containers of sugar and corn meal on shelf above prep table not labeled. 2. Flour, Corn Meal and Sugar containers in back storage area not labeled. Operator labeled all items.
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.