M & S BEST TROPICAL RESTAURANT INC
3752 N ANDREWS AVE, Oakland Park FL 33309 · 954.565.0001
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall next to fire suppression system. Observed 1 live roach on wall underneath steam table. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 live Roach crawling on the floor under table with microwave
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,110
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025081983 | Sep 29, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $960 |
| 2--2021035899 | Jul 29, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021 | $250 |
| 2--2018047233 | Aug 27, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2015006525 | Jan 14, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | $1,100 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (65-66F - Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in Atosa reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (65-66F - Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night. Observed cooked chicken (65-66F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (65-66F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (65-66F - Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Victory reach in cooler ambient temperature 60F and Gasket torn on reach in door.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil,bag of dried black beans,bag of split peas stored on the floor in storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer and coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef 36F thawed at three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Sep 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Germond Celestin
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on victory reach in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers.
Jul 29, 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 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Germond Celestin
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on victory reach in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers.
Jul 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw snapper stored over box of chopped spinach in victory reach in freezer. Not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw snapper stored over cut plantain in victory reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall next to fire suppression system. Observed 1 live roach on wall underneath steam table. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 live Roach crawling on the floor under table with microwave
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz pc (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside hand washing sink at front counter it at room temperature. Per operator held out f temperature less than 2 hours. Employee placed in cooler for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pikliz pc (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Germond Celestin
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork per operator prepared more than 24 hours not date marked
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on victory reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bag of cabbage stored on kitchen floor
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve insulation cups stored on the floor in dining room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by steam table
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in kitchen door and prepared to bag fish bits without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect located at the rear kitchen door.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored on top of the boxes of spinach in victory reach in freezer.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in victory reach in Cooked chicken in deep covered plastic bus pan 95F-120F@ 3:00 cooling since 2:00 rechecked 86F-110F at this inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Employee placed in reach in freezer to rapidly cool.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ pic Germond Celestin
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Could not locate
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on pot and pan rack. Employee removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing to go food shopping.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on victory reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fish bits and cooking oil on floor in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Victory reach in
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of styrofoam cups on dining room floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of fish bits 41F out at room temperature on the floor by three compartment sink.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (51-62F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic buckets per operator held in reach in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then engage in food preparation without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over raw plantains in atosa 2 door reach in.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over case of frozen spinach in victory reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (51-62F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic buckets per operator held in reach in cooler over 24 hours. Ambient temperature of cooler 62F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole fish (62F - Cold Holding); pikliz (58F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prepared today operator moved to another cooler. Ambient temperature of cooler 62F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (127-130F - Hot Holding) in a pot sitting on prep table per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours.operator placed on stove to reheat.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (51-62F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic buckets per operator held in reach in cooler over 24 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on victory reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In victory reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on victory reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork 42F sitting in three compartment sink.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes then handle raw onion at prep table in kitchen.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee tasting cooking foods then continued to cook and prepare cooked foods.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed mango strawberry juice and pineapple mango juice not labeled. As per operator, son makes at home.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed celery in a non food grade bag. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs over raw plantains. Operator moved.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed mango strawberry juice and pineapple mango juice not labeled. As per operator, son makes at home.
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. Observed cooked salt fish, raw cooked salt fish, cooked pork, cut cabbage, and legumes above 41F. As per operator prepared food was placed in cooler more than 25 hours prior. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked salt fish, raw cooked salt fish, cooked pork, cut cabbage, and legumes above 41F. As per operator prepared food was placed in cooler more than 25 hours prior. Operator discarded.
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. Observed no clean up plan for vomit/diarrhea.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat not date marked in cooler #1 not date marked. As per operator, placed in cooler 25 hours prior. Operator date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in kitchen. Operator moved.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler #1.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand washing sink. Operator provided soap.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bathroom cleaner at front counter. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over prep table. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at front hand washing sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in cooler. Operator removed.
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.