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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625691
Grade history
AUG 24
NOV 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two drinks on prep tables. Operator relocated.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
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Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
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Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed cut pumpkin in reach in cooler, uncovered. Operator corrected on site.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple bottles, clear and blue liquid with no label. Operator labeled properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed build up of frozen drippings in the bottom of the protein freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean utensil shelf.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of degreaser in sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2024 · Time Extended
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/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
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/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Nov 14, 2023Inspection 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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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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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

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.