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SEAFOOD EXPRESS GARLIC CRAB HOUSE LLC

4269 NW 12 ST, Lauderhill FL 33313

Last inspected Nov 15, 2023 · 1 visit since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1620321
Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1 2020
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

8 cases · $3,620

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023011093Feb 8, 2023Jun 5, 2023$400
2--2021012306Feb 17, 2021Aug 30, 2021$400
2--2020020864Apr 22, 2020Feb 5, 2021$1,200
2--2017038345Jul 28, 2017Sep 20, 2018
2--2017058948Nov 29, 2017Sep 20, 2018$500
2--2017034334Jul 13, 2017Dec 26, 2017
2--2016025844May 27, 2016Sep 12, 2016$800
2--2016001965Dec 22, 2015May 9, 2016$320

Inspection history

1 visit, newest first

Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in Frigidaire freezer chest raw fish in contact and being stored in t shirt to go bags.
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1 2020
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+Ppm. Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed bulletin
Intermediate/11-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cornmeal and rice
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed proper washing and sanitizing procedures.
Basic/16-13-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 90F on shelf at front counter.
Basic/10-07-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use all around kitchen. Employee removed
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →

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.