Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant

11443 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Sunrise average of 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored next to customer beverages. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to stove have ice build up.

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket instead of proper area to air dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour not properly labeled with common name.

02D-01-5

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (131-145F - Hot Holding). Item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. PIC placed chicken in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting above chest freezer in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 81F. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed shredded cheese date marked February 9, 2024. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed shredded cheese date marked February 9, 2024. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish (116F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Operator placed fish in oven to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 0ppm. Second reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Steam table at front counter Observed Fried chicken (123-140F - Hot Holding reheated to 175F). Item has been out of temp for approximately 15mins. Operator reheated chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Item was out of temp due to insufficient cooling of walk-in cooler. Per operator, item has been out of temp for more than 24 hours. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Item was out of temp due to insufficient cooling of walk-in cooler. Per operator, item has been out of temp for more than 24 hours. Item was not portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been opened two days prior to inspection and has not been date marked. Employee discarded.

02C-03-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Kitchen Observed in use utensils held in standing water 81F. Inspector educated operator on the correct method to be used to stored utensils. Operator discarded water and stored utensils without water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bellgordon's Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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