Pup Tent (The)

1345 Nw 40 Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33313-5803

American

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Pup Tent (The) has been inspected six times since 2023. Pup Tent (The) was last inspected on Mar 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Lauderhill restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed

50-17-3

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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cellphone than handling unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-29-4

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust under fryer and behind French fryer

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 5, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and debris though out area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind microwave oven in kitchen.

35A-05-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 less than 60 days.

50-17-3

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in cabinet housing Co2 tank in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches in cabinet located next to refrigerator in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches in cabinet below microwave in kitchen.

35A-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and debris though out area.

36-73-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2022

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood fan Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

23-03-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pup Tent (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pup Tent (The) on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pup Tent (The)?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pup Tent (The).

How does Pup Tent (The) compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?

Pup Tent (The) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.

Has Pup Tent (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pup Tent (The) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pup Tent (The) 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 Pup Tent (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pup Tent (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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