Carib Island Restaurant
4620 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625313
What drove the grade
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Observed no date marked on an open gallon of milk stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, milk open on09/19/2026.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-Observed cases with drinks stored on floor. Operator removed and stored properly
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.