M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering

4000 Bailey Rd Blvd Ste A1, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average North Lauderdale facility scores 76, putting M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in reach in cooler

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator had quaternary test strips. Using chlorine to sanitize.

16-32-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2024

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with scarf on head with long braids exposed in back

13-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen exit door

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom shelf have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food (flour,salt)removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

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

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution 200+ Ppm . Operator made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger patties over a container of pears not commercially packaged in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Operator voluntary discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed quaternary test strips establishment using chlorine to sanitize.

16-43-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at sink located in kitchen and employee bathroom. Emailed operator signs. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Sep 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In bathroom located in the kitchen.

32-11-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering.

How does M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?

M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.

Has M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering 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 M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M&N Caribbean Restaurant and Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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