Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale's latest score of 58 falls below the Tamarac average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top. black rice (72F - Hot Holding); cooked pasta (71F - Cold Holding). As per operator food left out of temperature control for food prep, not portioned or prepared today. Upon arrival observed food left out on stove top with no temperature control. Operator began to reheat on stove **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked legumes (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (43F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed upon arrival of inspection walk in cooler door kept open. Operator stated they left open for reorganization. Operator closed walk in cooler shut for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1) Accumulation of trapped flies on sticky device above walk in cooler 2)On window sills of dining area observed several dead flies. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind booth chair on window sill inside the dining room area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
58
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
37
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50+ rodent droppings in dry storage, along wall of back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Same. 4 Rodent droppings located at dish area on pipes and floor. 5 rodent droppings at rear door on floor 2 rodent droppings at expo table on floor **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 100+ dead flies throughout establishment on clean dishes, on shelves, floors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Same. Approximately 5 dead flies on counter at rear of kitchen by 3 compartment sink 3-5 dead flies on floor near storage rack. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Same **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked pork (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked pork (43-59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (41-60F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (56F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Still observed.
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and preparation sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Still observed, **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 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 across from cook line, cooked pork (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ribs stored over ready to eat fries in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in non food grade bag in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed apron stored in handwash sink next to dish area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to dish washing area. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion pickle in flip top cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and preparation sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in kitchen. PIC removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
29
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed same **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sebastien Dumond Nov 4 2019 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
74
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 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. Flip top; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Observed kitchen flip top not working as intended **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 large roach on wall directly above clean equipment rack. 4 large roaches in paper towel dispenser at kitchen hand wash sink 1 small roach inside hand wash sink in kitchen. 1 small roach on right side of kitchen hand wash sink, crawling underneath kitchen rack on floor. 1 small roach in front of white single door fridge next to ice machine 1 small roach on clean dish rack next to kitchen flip top 2 small roaches at triple sink area on wall and faucet.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sebastien Dumond Nov 4 2019
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine Test Strips **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to triple sink area, no paper towels **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)Inside ice machine, broken ice scoop with no handle, used to scoop ice 2) bowl found in 4 inch pan on hotline for black rice and peas. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, box of raw meet stored in direct contact with floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
26
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device in employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. by dishwasher area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic disinfectant substance not labeled on shelf next to office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed cadco oven on cook line accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
23-24-4
39
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottled water in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over RTE sauce in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing observed plastic water bottle in hand washing sink on cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device in employee bathroom. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. by dishwasher area **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic disinfectant substance not labeled on shelf next to office. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside Kenmore reach in refrigerator interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup to dispense pikliz **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed cadco oven on cook line accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
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 rice container handle of scoop in contact with rice. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cabbage plantain and container of cooked chicken on floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
15
Oct 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen across from 3 compartment. Operator provided paper towels. (2) Observed at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale.
How does Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale 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 Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill of Fort Lauderdale is inspected around four times per year on average.
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