Lauderhill, Broward County

UNIQUE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC

1509 NW 47 AVE, Lauderhill, FL 33313

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
10
4 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
Lauderhill
County
Broward
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
14

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 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 24383237

High Priority - 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. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24383232

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

Detail 24383231

High Priority - 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 .

03A-02-5

Detail 24383235

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24383233

Intermediate - 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 .

31B-02-4

Detail 24383234

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24383236

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen interior soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24383228

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24383229

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24383230

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink faucet leaking when opened.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24081205

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Same Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24081206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with deep grooves, no longer easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Same Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 24081204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Same Time Extended

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 24074257

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24074258

High Priority - 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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24074256

High Priority - 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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24074254

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with mold like substance. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24074255

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, no soap at designated hand sink. Operator provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24074261

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with deep grooves, no longer easily cleanable. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24074260

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, steam table and prep table soiled with food debris. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24074253

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink in disrepair. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24074259

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

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23666545

High Priority - 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. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23666546

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor gap between refrigerator in kitchen Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 23666544

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. True three door reach in ambient temperature 55F. Operator stated technician is arriving today Warning

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23666539

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1. 2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At time of callback inspection still observed Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23666543

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed live roaches crawling on the floor underneath the microwave Observed1 live roach in front of 3 compartment sink.*Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23666541

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor gap between refrigerator 2 dead roaches on floor behind prep table Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath microwave in the kitchen Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 23666540

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed true 3 door glass ambient temperature 60F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At time of callback inspection still observed. Technician scheduled Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23666542

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door true reach in Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 23662319

High Priority - 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 Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23662321

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1. 2024 Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23662330

High Priority - 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 Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23662329

High Priority - 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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23662326

High Priority - 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. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23662322

Intermediate - 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 Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23662325

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23662328

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23662327

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor gap between refrigerator 2 dead roaches on floor behind prep table Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 23662318

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed true 3 door glass ambient temperature 60F Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23662320

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in back storage area Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23662323

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23662331

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door true reach in Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23662324

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed single door refrigerator/Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

31B-03-4

Detail 22708549

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen

02C-02-5

Detail 22708545

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of grio

41-17-4

Detail 22708547

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22708540

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Ob 2 dead roaches next to freezer chest .

12B-07-4

Detail 22708542

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on prep table. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22708541

Basic - 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

22-16-4

Detail 22708548

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in refrigerator/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-05-4

Detail 22708543

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cutlery kits stored on floor in storage closet.

36-27-5

Detail 22708546

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the 10 burner stove

42-01-4

Detail 22708544

Basic - 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, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22566218

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 2024-01-16: At time of callback 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) Employee Marie Marcellus Admin Complaint

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

41-05-4

Detail 22448055

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid ant and roach killer on chemical shelf Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22448059

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22448062

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22448060

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel bowl in hand washing sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22448061

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

41-17-4

Detail 22448057

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22448063

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on prep. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 22448058

Basic - 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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22448056

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers of frying oil on floor in kitchen. Warning

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 21709785

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21709784

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21709782

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21709781

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 2023-01-19: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21709783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21709780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass door reach in cooler in kitchen cold holding at 48-50F. Advised operator refrain from using reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21709779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bathroom used by employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 21696197

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21696198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45-48°F-Cold Holding); rice and beans (45°-47°F - Cold Holding) in 1 door glass cooler in kitchen. Per operator food was in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator moved food into other reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-18-4

Detail 21696204

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitation 300ppm. Operator added water. 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-03-5

Detail 21696205

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21696194

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board and plastic container on top of handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21696195

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

16-37-1

Detail 21696203

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

05-08-4

Detail 21696192

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21696202

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

50-09-4

Detail 21696199

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21696201

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass door reach in cooler in kitchen cold holding at 48-50°F. Advised operator refrain from using reach in cooler. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21696193

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bathroom used by employees. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21696200

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and dirt. Observed in bottom of reach display cooler in storage area. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21696196

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.