UNIQUE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
1509 NW 47 AVE, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 9548678899
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside microwave Observed 2 live roaches on the floor in the kitchen by true 3 door reach in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026027277 | Feb 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment is open and selling food to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled, raw eggs stored over ready to eat sweet peppers.
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. Reach in cooler at cook line, cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at cook line, cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top at cook line soiled with food debris. Cutting board at cook line is soiled with mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Hand washing sink next to triple sink in kitchen. 2. Employee restroom. Operator provided during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen interior soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line shelves soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer in back storage area, raw turkey stored uncovered. Operator placed in food grade pan during the inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink faucet leaking when opened.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with deep grooves, no longer easily cleanable.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink in disrepair.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cabbage. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
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. At kitchen glass door reach in cooler, cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding),; chicken gravy (58F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items were left out overnight exceeding 6 hours on inoperable steam table to cool then placed into cooler at 9:00am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen glass door reach in cooler, cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding),; chicken gravy (58F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items were left out overnight exceeding 6 hours on inoperable steam table to cool then placed into cooler at 9:00am. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with mold like substance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, no soap at designated hand sink. Operator provided hand soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with deep grooves, no longer easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, steam table and prep table soiled with food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen, glass door reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on kitchen floor crawling from underneath floor board underneath microwave in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the floor in front of three compartment sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor gap between refrigerator in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. True three door reach in ambient temperature 55F. Operator stated technician is arriving today
Mar 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1. 2024
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside microwave Observed 2 live roaches on the floor in the kitchen by true 3 door reach in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor gap between refrigerator 2 dead roaches on floor behind prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Observed true 3 door glass ambient temperature 60F
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door true reach in
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 chicken (55F - Cooling ); cooked turkey (61F - Cooling); cooked pork (57F - Cooling) Per operator prepared the evening before and held in reach in refrigerator over night. Ambient temperature 60F See stop sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1. 2024
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside microwave Observed 2 live roaches on the floor in the kitchen by true 3 door reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cooling ); cooked turkey (61F - Cooling); cooked pork (57F - Cooling) Per operator prepared the evening before and held in reach in refrigerator over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (55F - Cold Holding); turkey gravy (55F - Cold Holding) per operator rice held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Turkey gravy held in cooler since 10:00am see stop sale Operator move rice to another cooler. Ambient temperature true reach in 60F advised operator not to put any TCS food in it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty plastic cups t shirt bag and plastic container in handwashing sink in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor gap between refrigerator 2 dead roaches on floor behind prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Observed true 3 door glass ambient temperature 60F
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in back storage area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door true reach in
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed single door refrigerator/Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of grio
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.operator labeled
Dead roaches on premises. Ob 2 dead roaches next to freezer chest.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic 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 phones on prep table
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in refrigerator/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cutlery kits stored on floor in storage closet.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the 10 burner stove
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor next to water heater.
Jan 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid ant and roach killer on chemical shelf
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw goat not commercially packaged over French fries. Operator moved French fries to another cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel bowl in hand washing sink. Operator removed
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on prep.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to operator correct procedure to wash rinse and sanitize.
Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers of frying oil on floor in kitchen.
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.