MICHELLE FLAVOR'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
961 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954.296.0911
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 10 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chlorine 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 cooked shrimp, curry goat, turkey leg, etc. All no date marks. Per operator, all 36-48 hours since preparation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two drinks on prep tables. Operator relocated.
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Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of curry goat, oxtail, etc. all 24-36 hours, no date marks.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut pumpkin in reach in cooler, uncovered. Operator corrected on site.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple bottles, clear and blue liquid with no label. Operator labeled properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook spoons on stove were water was 97F. Operator removed to dish room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed build up of frozen drippings in the bottom of the protein freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean utensil shelf.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of degreaser in sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, Curry chicken, Oxtail, Curry goat, etc all more than 24 hours, no date marks on any product.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook spoons at line in 83F standing water. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized, stored dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above shredded cabbage in reach in cooler. Operator relocated chicken to bottom shelf.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces. Operator relocated to the bottom shelf.
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.
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.