Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5

961 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of degreaser in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, Curry chicken, Oxtail, Curry goat, etc all more than 24 hours, no date marks on any product.

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook spoons at line in 83F standing water. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized, stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces. Operator relocated to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

Jan 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

05-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 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 Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 5 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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