Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County

DUTSHY'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

2542 N STATE RD 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Feb 18, 2026
City
Lauderdale Lakes
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 24380087

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24380088

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 2. Wall behind cook line is soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: 1. Observed some food debris still behind cooking equipment. 2. Obseved wall behind cook line cleaned. Time Extended

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 24376184

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen behind preparation table opposite cook line. Operator was unable to terminate as roach crawled back into wall. Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 24376186

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, raw shell eggs (70F- Cold Holding). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 12 hours .See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24376182

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, cooked pork (56 F - Cold Holding), pikiliz (77F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . 2. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, raw shell eggs (70F- Cold Holding). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 12 hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24376185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, cooked pork (56 F - Cold Holding), pikiliz (77F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24376188

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24376187

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour in dry storage area. Operator removed and replaced with scoop with Handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24376189

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen . Operator cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 24376183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 2. Wall behind cook line is soiled with grease. Warning

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24111193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, spaghetti (54F - Cold Holding), operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. At dry storage area, raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 3 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding. Operator placed items into cooler to quick chill.

31A-11-4

Detail 24111186

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by cup and rag inside sink. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24111187

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.

31B-02-4

Detail 24111188

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, No paper towels at designated hand sink

08B-38-4

Detail 24111189

Basic - Food stored on floor. Throughout kitchen, food stored on floor-Bottle drinks, canned drinks,

23-03-4

Detail 24111190

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Refrigerator doors soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24111192

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen, reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 24111191

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At cook line, single service items stored on floor.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 24023600

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: No proof of training Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24023602

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to locate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: No proof of training. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 24023601

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has temporary license hung up from licensing inspection. Directed operator to website to print out actual license Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same, instructed operator how to print. Operator printed Corrected On-Site

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23839386

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup being filled in handwashing station Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23839385

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23839387

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not locate a working probe thermometer Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23839384

Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to locate Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23839388

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has temporary license hung up from licensing inspection. Directed operator to website to print out actual license Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

27-19-4

Detail 23605969

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Women's bathroom hand wash sink not enough water pressure to wash hands

53A-01-7

Detail 23605973

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 23605970

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit

05-08-4

Detail 23605974

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

27-16-4

Detail 23605972

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind front counter no hot water

32-04-4

Detail 23605971

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door not self closing