Lighthouse Point, Broward County

MAURICIOS BAR AND GRILL

5024 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Nov 14, 2025
City
Lighthouse Point
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 24192105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Observed same. Time Extended

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24190202

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24190193

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee move garbage can with bare hands, then handle clean food utensils without first handwashing. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24190203

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

16-21-4

Detail 24190196

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

16-23-4

Detail 24190199

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24190197

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24190195

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on food prep table next to cleaned utensils in kitchen. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24190200

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone stored on food prep table next to cleaned utensils. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24190198

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24190201

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket next to ice machine. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24190194

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Warning

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 23920403

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23920401

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23920402

Basic - Light shield damaged in prep area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23920404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1, Underneath microwave oven in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. Warning

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-27-4

Detail 23448845

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee crack two raw shell eggs at cook line, wipe hands with wiping towel, and then handled clean food utensils without hand washing. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23448836

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23448838

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil storage rack and utensils in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23448835

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23448840

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

16-23-4

Detail 23448841

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23448844

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23448834

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23448837

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employee preparing food while wearing several rings with set stones. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23448843

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at food prep table opposite cook line in kitchen. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 23448839

Basic - Interior of three door reach in freezer in has exposed insulation, in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 23448842

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan and maracuja in front counter reach in cooler with out label containing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23448833

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in kitchen. Warning

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 23072652

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade on can opener stored at food prep table in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 23072649

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dish machine in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 23072653

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to dish machine in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23072647

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen, food prep, and storage areas. Repeat Violation

24-14-4

Detail 23072648

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed pot lids stored between triple sink and wall in ware wash area in kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23072657

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn walk in cooler door gasket.

36-17-5

Detail 23072650

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair, cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen.

14-36-5

Detail 23072651

Basic - Interior of door freezer at three door reach in cooler in kitchen has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23072655

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris in kitchen.

36-62-4

Detail 23072656

Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at the hood above cook line in the kitchen.

38-01-4

Detail 23072644

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in front of three door reach in freezer in kitchen cracked and broken.

23-03-4

Detail 23072645

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23072646

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use drink cups stored on floor in dry storage.

42-01-4

Detail 23072654

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor near water heater in dry storage area.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22671452

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1. Bags of raw beef not in original packages stored over bagged vegetables in reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Bagged raw pork not in original package stored on top of container of fries, in reach in freezer in kitchen.

08A-20-5

Detail 22671449

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored on shelf above container of raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22671451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 99F at buffet line, prepared less than one hour per operator, water level low at steam table. Operator reheated chicken, added more water to steam table. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 22671453

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in kitchen.

16-23-4

Detail 22671450

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 22671447

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, through out kitchen and prep areas.

14-36-5

Detail 22671445

Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door has exposed insulation, in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22671448

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in freezer interior in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22671446

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal water bottles stored in reach in cooler above marinara sauce and next to cooked rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 22671454

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed foils pans cleaned and stored with utensils above triple sink in kitchen for reuse.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 22395824

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 99° at 2:30pm in oven under no temperature control in kitchen, cooked two hours ago per operator. Operator reheated to 165°.

29-42-4

Detail 22395817

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet outside behind dumpster.

03F-10-5

Detail 22395825

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided procedure. Operator completed and signed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22395822

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 22395821

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in the dry storage area. 2. One dead roach on floor next in reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.

14-11-5

Detail 22395816

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. 2. In kitchen, Reach in freezer door interior missing, insulation exposed.

10-01-5

Detail 22395823

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1. Scoop handle touching sugar in sugar storage container at prep table in kitchen. 2. Scoop handle touching flour inside flour storage container at prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed scoops.. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22395819

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket.

33-16-4

Detail 22395820

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22395818

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21943626

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink at 100ppm chlorine Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21943628

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80°F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature. Operator states item has been out for 3.75 hours. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21943627

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

05-06-4

Detail 21943624

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 24°F using ice method

08B-38-4

Detail 21943625

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21640141

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator payed and printed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21640140

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer by kitchen - raw beef not commercially packaged over yuca- operator moved beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21640137

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler near cookline- raw chicken over raw fish- operator moved raw fish to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21640142

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler- Raw shell eggs 68-70F- cold holding - at prep area table near cookline- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21640139

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottles- in cooler across from cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21640138

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cod defrosting in standing water at kitchen prep table- operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20867254

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, manager called for services

08A-20-5

Detail 20867256

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, manager switched Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20867257

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31B-02-4

Detail 20867255

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20867252

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20867253

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 20620723

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw shell eggs above raw beef at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20620722

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....egg salad 50°, cooked carrots 50°, boiled eggs 49° in self serve buffet . Food being more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.

03A-02-5

Detail 20620724

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....egg salad 50°, cooked carrots 50°, boiled eggs 49° in self serve buffet . Food being more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20620725

Basic - Food stored on floor...beans , water . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site