Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Restaurants in Lauderdale Lakes average 75, so Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 2. Wall behind cook line is soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: 1. Observed some food debris still behind cooking equipment. 2. Obseved wall behind cook line cleaned. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to locate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: No proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: No proof of training **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has temporary license hung up from licensing inspection. Directed operator to website to print out actual license **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same, instructed operator how to print. Operator printed **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
78
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Operator unable to locate **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup being filled in handwashing station **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not locate a working probe thermometer **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has temporary license hung up from licensing inspection. Directed operator to website to print out actual license **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4
64
Mar 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale Lakes?
Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderdale Lakes average of 75.
Has Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dutshy's Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dutshy'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.
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