Woodlands Express
4816 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621084
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (4 repeats), 10 basic (2 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most-39
- Administrative complaint on Oct 19Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score41
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with chick peas in dry storage.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed TCS cheese cold held at 45°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit less than 2 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on cheese for quick chill.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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 vegetables and beans stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 10/17/2026.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed accumulation of black and brown substances buildup on cutting board at cookline.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with grill cleaner in kitchen area.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/. Observed no certified food manager on duty for at this time. There are 4 people working at this time.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employees training available at this time.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
-Observed several uncovered containers with various cooked food items stored in walk in cooler not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with food items in dry storage area.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
Observed 1 badly dented can with chick peas in dry storage.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tongs stored on oven door.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on top of Whirlpool freezer.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Observed waste water line at hand washing sink next to ice machine in disrepairs.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Observed handwashing sink next to ice machine interior dirty.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling in disrepair over walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
For reporting purposes only. Observed two 15 pounds propane tanks with gas in dry storage.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.