Express Caraibbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
86
Score
Express Caraibbean Restaurant appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2023. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to the broader North Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top unit - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
82
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey (54F - Cold Holding) on the counter at room temperature per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Observed picliz 65F in a non functioning flip top cooler ambient temperature 60F per employee held in cooler overnight. Not portion or prep today. See stop sale .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed picliz 65F in a non functioning flip top cooler ambient temperature 60F per employee held in cooler overnight. Not portion or prep today
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 8 rodent droppings on storage shelf underneath bag of jasmine rice. Observed 2 rodent droppings on the floor in storage room off kitchen Observed approximately10 rodent droppings in mop sink next to three compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelves on cook line, Observed 4 rodent droppings on the floor next to freezer chests in back storage room. Observed 6 rodent droppings on the floor in front of 2 door glass beverage cooler at front counter.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of hot shot ant and roach spray on top shelf in kitchen
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand washing sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Employee bathroom in storage area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom in storage area Public bathroom
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and rice food.
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2024. Operator provided updated license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored in contact with the floor in back storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top unit
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork 39F-41F sitting out at room temperature in kitchen
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food (flour)removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
22
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top; sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (59F - Cold Holding); pikliz (59F - Cold Holding) I flip tip cooler per employee held less than two hours. Observed cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding) in containers on prep table out in room temp pic stated less than two hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on floor next to the prep sink in the kitchen. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor underneath the shelf that houses rice, flour, dried beans in the kitchen. Observed 15 rodent droppings on shelf above prep table in the kitchen. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor in storage room. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath employee bathroom sink. Observed 1 rodent droppings on the floor at hallway leading into the kitchen. Observed 2 rodent droppings on the floor front counter next to the supera reach in cooler. Observed 1 rodent dropping behind beverage cooler front counter. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the floor at the end of the bar
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked goat not covered in ikon reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both flip top units
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots and cabbage stored on the floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on December 1 2023
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw oxtail out at room temperature sitting in empty prep sink
06-01-5
32
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw fish in ikon reach in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken wings in ikon reach in **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork being stored in contact with glad quick tie bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee talking on cell phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (55F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans in flip top cooler per operator cooling since 10:00am did not cool with in 4 hours. See stop sale
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (55F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans in flip top cooler per operator cooling since 10:00am did not cool with in 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings next to freezer chest in dry store room next to kitchen Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath to go racks in storage area next to kitchen Observed 3 rodent droppers behind Argus reach in cooler located in the kitchen
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves over flip top cooler in kitchen surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice ,dried beans and corn meal. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired December 1, 2023 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on flip top cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top unit **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Argus reach in cooler.
29-49-6
14
May 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over flour tortillas in small flip top cooler Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in ikon reach in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed pikliz being stored in Home Depot plastic container in Argus reach in refrigerator
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing stainless steel scrubber pad in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dried beans
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2023 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue yellow cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork shoulder in a stainless steel bowl stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor front counter
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over preparation area **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top units
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer.
14-17-4
41
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top units - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gaskets and shelves though out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind preparation table. Observed wall by mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep station - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
64
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taste black rice with hand and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone than engaged in food preparation.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. pasta (110F - Cooling) in deep covered container @ 9:30am cooling since 8:00am rechecked 103F @ 10:00. Employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (60F - Cold Holding) in to go containers sitting out at room temperature. Per employee less than two hours. Employee put in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) sitting on cook line counter. Per employee since 8:00am. Employee moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed water stains on ceiling tiles over steam table. Observed in storage area ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On flip top and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bucket with no handle in the rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef being thawed in a plastic container on the floor.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind preparation table. Observed wall by mop sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve containers stored on floor in storage areas.
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Argus reach in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gaskets and shelves though out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top units
05-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep station
38-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of pork and turkey stored on floor in kitchen. Observed two boxes of chicken on walk-in freezer floor. Observed box of limes and plantains on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
14
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in flip top cooler ambient temperature of 77F. Prr operator held less than four hours Operator moved egg to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) in bus container sitting out at room temperature on prep table . Per operator less than two hours. Operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
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 operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers not date marked held more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler not operating ambient temperature of 77F. Operator has service call in to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired December 1 2023
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on Argus reach in cooler a buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense black beans,rice, and red beans.
14-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Argus reach in and flip top cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in small flip top cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light in walk-in freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out cups stored on the floor in back room next to office.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frying oil on floor in kitchen Observed container of cooked pork and plantains stored on walk in freezer floors Observed plastic container of bottled water on floor front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line wall surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to fryer and behind preparation table the floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
22
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - countertop - cooked chicken (70F); cooked goat (66F). Per operator items were removed from the walk in and placed on countertop approximately an hour ago. Reviewed proper cold holding. Operator placed in walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Containers on table by fryer cooked goat (54-58F). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
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 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frigidaire unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. No ambient thermometer in Frigidaire. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Reviewed proper set up of sanitizing solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Wet wiping cloth by cookline not in sanitizer solution. Reviewed with manager proper setup for sanitizer bucket and holding wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Express Caraibbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Express Caraibbean Restaurant on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Express Caraibbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Express Caraibbean Restaurant.
How does Express Caraibbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Express Caraibbean Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Express Caraibbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Express Caraibbean Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Express Caraibbean 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 Express Caraibbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Express Caraibbean Restaurant is inspected around six times per year on average.
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