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MY BROTHERS SOULFOOD

3455 W BROWARD BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33312 · 9542901833

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1612386
Grade history
AUG 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
JUN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat Loaf in Walk In Cooler 47F Owner remove and discard item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2017026528May 10, 2017Jul 6, 2017$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee touched soiled apron and then continued food preparation of cakes for customers food orders, without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with employee.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Container of raw chicken gizzards stored over ready to eat milk in walk in cooler. 2. Prepared containers of conch salad stored over portioned butter. In reach in cooler at front line. Operator began storing properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Container of raw pork stored over raw fish. Operator began storing properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. Cooked lasagna, cooked chicken wings per operator items cooked sunday, no date marking. Operator dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use thawing in walking in cooler. Operator removed from packaging.
Basic/06-09-2/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee cellphone and wallet stored on shelf at cookline used to store spices. Operator stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
The state's own report →
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding) being held at front line at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Observed at UV control device in dining room. Not installed above any food preparation area/storage areas
Basic/35A-06-4
Equipment in poor repair. Hood filter in poor repair
Basic/14-11-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter above steam table
Basic/38-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed and properly stored
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority8 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. 2 containers of medicine stored on dry storage shelf above prep table. Operator removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food handler handling cakes with bare hands after washing hands. Discussed with operator. Food handler put on gloves
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mac and cheese (112F-127F - Hot Holding) being held in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded and replaced
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw conch for conch salad. Consumer advisory posted, sign for conch salad does not indicate raw. Provided secondary consumer advisory for operator and denoted on sign to indicate raw animal food item
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in women's, men's restrooms. Operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
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. Operator unable to provide for new employees. Provided to operator and discussed
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on women's restroom. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 78F provided at kitchen hand wash sink
Intermediate/27-16-4
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator, currently no test strips on site
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. As per operator food thermometer not held on site.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler with no date mark. As per operator all foods prepared 4 days prior to inspection date.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in reach in freezer. Observed open energy drink in 2 door glass front cooler
Basic/12B-13-4
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, 2 cases of eggs were stored on the floor. The eggs were moved off of the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the kitchen, portions of lasagna were thawing at room temperature. The lasagna was returned to the refrigerator to thaw under refrigeration.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the men's restroom. The owner supplied paper towels during the inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface, pot and pans storage rack in the kitchen, soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 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
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the front serving line.
Basic/38-07-4
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over orange juice and milk. The eggs were moved down to be stored appropriately
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, raw whole carrots were stored on the floor. The carrots were moved to the shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat Loaf in Walk In Cooler 47F Owner remove and discard item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
/45-05-4
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked chitterlings(pork) inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over pies inside low boy freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-17-6/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
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on shelf stored over case of hot sauce in kitchen. Operator discarded drink at will.
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 apron on top case of hot sauce on shelf in kitchen. Manager removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing inside container with standing water, operator placed under cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.