Lauderhill, Broward County

LELE APYE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

1752 NW 38 AVE., Lauderhill, FL 33311

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Mar 11, 2026
City
Lauderhill
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.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 24430961

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over cooked TCS foods in chest freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 24430953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lemonade mixture on storage shelf. Operator transfer eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24430955

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24430963

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

05-08-4

Detail 24430956

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24430954

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in refrigerator. Per operator, food cooked more than 24 hours . Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24430957

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical in storage area.

32-02-4

Detail 24430960

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

24-07-4

Detail 24430959

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor.

22-08-4

Detail 24430958

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup into microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24430962

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth in kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between use.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 24116250

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in chest freezer, take out bags used to cover cooked food. Operator replaced with foil. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24116252

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with dirty pots and pans. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24116251

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in chest freezer, frozen solid. Per operator all 2 or more days since production, no date marks.

32-04-4

Detail 24116253

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

06-06-5

Detail 24116254

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed a frozen Turkey, no longer frozen solid, slacking in 3 compartment sink. Operator returned to refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

53A-01-7

Detail 23450072

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

16-37-1

Detail 23450067

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23450074

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23450073

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in freezer with no date marks. Operator states, all prepared more than 48 hours prior. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23450071

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23450069

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. in store room, plastic water bottles stored directly on the floor. 2. Dry goods such as beans, rice, etc all stored directly on the floor. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23450070

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in freezer, frozen solid, with no covers. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 23450068

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 23153494

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both front counter and restroom handwash sinks. Operator provided for both. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23153496

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.

32-04-4

Detail 23153497

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no door closure device.

08B-38-4

Detail 23153498

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda, water, and drink bottles stored directly on the floor.

14-69-4

Detail 23153495

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Apr 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 22793696

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce prepared more than 24 hours, no date mark.