Le Jardin International Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
78
Score
Le Jardin International Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Le Jardin International Restaurant's latest score of 78 sits above the Lauderhill average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has No chemical test kit when using chlorine as the main sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in back storage area over employee restroom two ceiling tiles missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in chest freezer , meat storage bins lids are cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
78
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Sep 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 6 badly dented cans of tomato sauce in storage. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken liver hot held at 110F and bananas 100F at cookline. Per operator, both items cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to reheat items to 165F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink, evidence of large food particles found inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on glue traps in kitchen.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle can used to dispense peas in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed no label on passion fruit and sour sap juices.
02D-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with cooked pork stored in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beef thawing at room temperature in prep sink.
06-01-5
39
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
16
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler half and half (54F - Cold Holding) ; cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than 2 hours.ambient temperature of unit is 45F. Operator placed lettuce in ice. Voluntary discarded half and half. Advised operator not to use unit at this time.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (47-58F - Cooling) in General Electric refrigerator/freezer. Per operator cooked yesterday and held overnight in cooler. Not portioned or prep today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork (47-58F - Cooling) in General Electric refrigerator/freezer. Per operator cooked yesterday and held overnight in cooler. Not portioned or prep today. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over cooked beef in freezer chest. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pork over stacked stored in deep plastic containers in General Electric refrigerator/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance degreaser not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Though out kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil and boxes of plastic vinegar and bag of onions on floor in rear of kitchen. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over box of yams in kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over three compartment sink.
38-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table next to steam table.
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork defrosting in three compartment sink in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name at front counter.
02D-01-5
20
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Jardin International Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Jardin International Restaurant on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Jardin International Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Jardin International Restaurant.
How does Le Jardin International Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Le Jardin International Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Le Jardin International Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Le Jardin International Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Jardin International 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 Le Jardin International Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Jardin International Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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