VENISE CARIBBEAN CUISINE #2
4129 N STATE ROAD 7, Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319 · 9548213004
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed: - two flying insects landing on wall below three compartment sink. - one flying insect flying below three compartments sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw fish stored over ready to eat peppers. Operator reorganized cooler storing raw fish to the lowered shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during the inspection.
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. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during the inspection.
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.
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Food stored on floor. 1. Observed in walk in freezer, cases of meat stored on floor. Operator unable to lift due to the amount and the weight at time of inspection. 2. At front counter, cases of water stored on floor. Operator placed on pallet during the inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor of walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed in Biscon reach in cooler, cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked turkey stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority11 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter hot box, cooked chicken wings (124F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held in cooler approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form to operator
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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. Provided form to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen cook line, designated hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by container and bowl inside sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge- Shadlin Metayer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter designated hand sink, no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has no sanitizer to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Operator bought a bottle of chlorine during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwashing sink, no soap at sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, cooked food-Chicken, spaghetti, stuffing, per operator prepared onsite and held over 24 hours with no date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen over cook line, ceiling tiles are damaged.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. At non working walk in cooler that's used for dry storage, Flour, sugar, canned sodas, single service items stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. At kitchen walk in cooler, no lighting provided.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At kitchen cook line, working containers with sugar, salt, removed from original packaging not labeled.
Jun 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Apr 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Apr 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed: - two flying insects landing on wall below three compartment sink. - one flying insect flying below three compartments sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat patty filling in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed and stored appropriately.
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. Observed in low boy cooler at front counter, pickle (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy cooler at front counter, pickle (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit at front counter, fried chicken (109-119F - Hot Holding). Per operator items, item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: - patty filling cooked 4/21/25am not date marked. - spaghetti cooked 4/16/25 not date marked. Person In Charge date marked items.
Stored food not covered. Observed opened bag of flour stored uncovered under preparation table across from three compartment sink. PIC closed bag.
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding); chicken patties (128F - Hot Holding) hot holding unit at front counter. Per operator held less than two hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed folding chair in front of hand washing sink at front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and bathroom. Operator provided.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Operator provided
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of frying oil stored on floor in storage area Observed bag of flour stored on the floor in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of make table at room temperature not portioned or prepared today Per operator held less than one hour. Operator place in cooler for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside rear kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to three compartment sink and restroom
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet moping wet nesting inside mop bucket
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.