Unique Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
37
Score
Unique Caribbean Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2023. Unique Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Unique Caribbean Restaurant's 37 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Same **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen cook line, cutting board with deep grooves, no longer easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Same **Time Extended**
29-08-4
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1. 2024 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At time of callback inspection still observed **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside microwave Observed 2 live roaches on the floor in the kitchen by true 3 door reach in cooler **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed live roaches crawling on the floor underneath the microwave Observed1 live roach in front of 3 compartment sink.**Admin Complaint* **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor gap between refrigerator 2 dead roaches on floor behind prep table **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath microwave in the kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed true 3 door glass ambient temperature 60F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At time of callback inspection still observed. Technician scheduled **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door true reach in **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
05-09-4
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cooling ); cooked turkey (61F - Cooling); cooked pork (57F - Cooling) Per operator prepared the evening before and held in reach in refrigerator over night. Ambient temperature 60F See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1. 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside microwave Observed 2 live roaches on the floor in the kitchen by true 3 door reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cooling ); cooked turkey (61F - Cooling); cooked pork (57F - Cooling) Per operator prepared the evening before and held in reach in refrigerator over night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (55F - Cold Holding); turkey gravy (55F - Cold Holding) per operator rice held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Turkey gravy held in cooler since 10:00am see stop sale Operator move rice to another cooler. Ambient temperature true reach in 60F advised operator not to put any TCS food in it. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty plastic cups t shirt bag and plastic container in handwashing sink in kitchen **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor gap between refrigerator 2 dead roaches on floor behind prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed true 3 door glass ambient temperature 60F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in back storage area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door true reach in **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed single door refrigerator/Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
26
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
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. Containers of grio
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Ob 2 dead roaches next to freezer chest .
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in refrigerator/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cutlery kits stored on floor in storage closet.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the 10 burner stove
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor next to water heater.
42-01-4
52
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: At time of callback inspection 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) Employee Marie Marcellus **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid ant and roach killer on chemical shelf **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw goat not commercially packaged over French fries. Operator moved French fries to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel bowl in hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to operator correct procedure to wash rinse and sanitize. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers of frying oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on prep. **Warning**
12B-07-4
43
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Unique Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Unique Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Unique Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Unique Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Unique Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Unique Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 74.
Has Unique Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Unique Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Unique Caribbean Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Unique Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Unique Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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