Le Gout Des Caraibes
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Le Gout Des Caraibes has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in North Lauderdale average 76, so Le Gout Des Caraibes is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nadege P-L with no proof of certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Still observed. **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** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler, blackened rice (67F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (54F - Cold Holding); pickle (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler, blackened rice (67F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (54F - Cold Holding); pickle (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - one live roach crawling into paper towel dispenser. - one live roach crawling on wall next to microwave. - one live roach crawling in box holding trash bag. - one live roach crawling on wall behind microwave. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nadege P-L with no proof of certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle dish used to portion flour on shelf next to cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: - one dead roach in soap dispenser. - one dead roach in food prep sink. - one dead roach on shelf above three compartment sink **Warning**
35A-03-4
37
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black rice (68F - Hot Holding); rice (65F - Hot Holding)sitting out a room temperature in kitchen. Explained to operator hot holding process.held less than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discharded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit . Observed cooked goat (62F - Cold Holding); grio (62F - Cold Holding) out at room temperature not portion or prep today held less than 3 hours. Operator placed in freezer chest to quickly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge being stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **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 test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed employee preparing pork and placing it in a stainless steel bowl stored on floor of the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pigs ears 35F sitting out on freezer chest. Operator placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
35
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Gout Des Caraibes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Gout Des Caraibes on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Gout Des Caraibes?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Le Gout Des Caraibes.
How does Le Gout Des Caraibes compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Le Gout Des Caraibes most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Le Gout Des Caraibes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Le Gout Des Caraibes have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Gout Des Caraibes 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 Le Gout Des Caraibes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Gout Des Caraibes is inspected around five times per year on average.
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