Browardmall Cajun Grill
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Browardmall Cajun Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Browardmall Cajun Grill was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Plantation restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/. Observed 4 employees working without a certified food and no certified food manager was on staff.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter. As per operator, chemical is glass cleaner. Operator properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bag stored over prep table in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored in contact with a thank you t shirt bag in whirlpool reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front line plantain (119-125F - Hot Holding); potato (120-125F - Hot Holding. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operated reheated in fryer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ Ppm chlorine Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense corn starch.
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed broken pipe underneath hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of whirlpool reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
43
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bag is in direct contact with cooked chicken located in chest freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken Manager removed cooked chicken and placed on shelf above
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In front of grill
36-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
55
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fried chicken stored in to go bags inside chest freezer in kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at food prep table in kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water handle at hand wash sink at front counter. Per operator, replacement handle ordered and due to arrive by next week. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed full sauce buckets stored on floor throughout kitchen. Advised operator to store 6 inches above floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - 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 stored in rice bin, handle in contact with rice, in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
43
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 122 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Advice operator to reheat item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed heavy buildup of black mold like substance on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored in handwash sink at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 mark on cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, pork was cooked on 08/29/2022.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser underneath 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed green like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
14-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed heavy buildup of grease in oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed soiled residue buildup on walk in cooler shelves. -Observed can opener holster soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed container with cooked pork and noodles stored in walk-in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Browardmall Cajun Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Browardmall Cajun Grill on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Browardmall Cajun Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Browardmall Cajun Grill.
How does Browardmall Cajun Grill compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Browardmall Cajun Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Browardmall Cajun Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Browardmall Cajun Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Browardmall Cajun Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Browardmall Cajun Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Browardmall Cajun Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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