Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of apron in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed hot holding box maximum temperature 125°F.
14-75-7
86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Incorrect thermometer provided. See notes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: None observed **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Incorrect thermometer provided. See notes. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Operator states, they are in her car. Not observed during inspection. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top shelf of produce cooler above ready to eat green onions, tomatoes, etc. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop and brooms. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking Proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three (3) employees, all more than 90 days, none have a current Food Handler Certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed restroom door completely off hinges and unable to be closed. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units. **Warning**
05-09-4
52
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Certificate not available for review. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in key hen blocked by trash can, mop, brooms, dust pan.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, chicken, turkey, brown gravy, griot, all prepared more than 24 hours with no date marks. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf above prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
50
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked turkey, chicken, pork made yesterday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in cooler above ready to eat produce. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in freezer with accumulation of food debris.
22-16-4
47
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine.
How does Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine 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 Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocos Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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