Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood

1491 Nw 40 Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Lauderhill average 75, so Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler sliced cheese (42-50F - Cold Holding)in over stacked container. Per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator removed excess cheese and placed in lower cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw Philly steak stored over a container of cooked corn. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in bathroom. Operator placed provided. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frying oil cleaner stored in front of hand washing sink in the back kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not working Batteries dead.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed New employee started less than 2 weeks form not filled out.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handle used to dispense rice ,sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Broken ceiling tile in back kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of cooking oil stored in direct contact with the floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
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 in flour container the scoop handle in contact with flour.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water temperature 85F. Operator reheated water rechecked 185F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
37
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over fish. Operator moved fish to another shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator employee washing hands with no soap. Explained proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. Explained to employee the correct method for washing hands. Employee washed hands with hot and cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing wiping cloth in hand sink. Explained to employee hand washing sink only for handwashing only. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage store in Atosa reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mop wet nesting in mop sink **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food rice . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. O in corn starch container handle in contact with corn starch. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
35
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (80F - Cold Holding) on shelf at room temperature. Per operator held for 1 hour. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated onions **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Email operator bulletin **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two Bain Marie being stored in hand washing sink in rear kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of onions and plastic containers of liquid margarine on the walk-in cooler floor **Corrected On-Site**
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 handle in contact with salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
37
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in French fry freezer. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors grease buildup.
14-49-4
70
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a upside down bowl air drying in hand washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. (2) Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line next to stove. Operator provided paper towels at both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitation of any kind. Operator went to store and bought chlorine. Chlorine Solution 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed (2) drinks with lid and straw on prep table next to mixing bowls used for tossing wings in sauce. Operator removed and stored drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 handle in sugar bin in direct contact with sugar. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and headphones on top of flour bin in kitchen dry storage area. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood.

How does Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?

Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.

Has Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood 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 Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jz's Fish Wing Cajun Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.