Woodlands Express
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2023, Woodlands Express has 10 inspections in the public record. Woodlands Express was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Lauderhill average 75, so Woodlands Express trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen stove; butter (72F - Hot Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. Observed food on stove with no heat being applied. Operator turned on. Food to be reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Butter (81F - Hot Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink with green scratch pad covered in food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed green scratch pad in sink **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Unable to locate test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same, operator unable to locate **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In kitchen and dry storage room, multiple bulk containers of non TCS foods stored with no cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area, missing ceiling tile **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty surface **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed one ice scoop on dirty surface, another in container. Operator removed **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
61
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer at Dishwasher
16-33-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle containing purple liquid identified as a degreaser Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispensed cooked potatoes
14-01-5
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.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes, Cooked beets And cooked lentils in Walk In Cooler
08B-12-5
61
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left cook line, handled wrapped new piece of cooking equipment, and returned to cook line to prep food item without changing gloves. Stopped employee, reviewed hand wash procedures, and employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can baby corn dented in dry storage.
01B-01-4
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. Employee on cook line handled wrapped new piece of equipment and returned to preparing stuffed samosas without washing hands and changing gloves first. Stopped employee and reviewed hand wash procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of household pesticide on shelf near kitchen hand sink. Manager discarded can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, partial carton raw shell eggs above container of lentil sauce. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked for when prepared. Per manager, all more than 24 hrs in unit. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles on shelf at entrance to kitchen, on cart near cook line, and on table in front service area under counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal cups in bulk containers of salt and sugar. Manager removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank near back door not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones on top of chest freezer by cook line and on shelf above fliptop unit next to dry spices. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) Containers of salt, sugar, and spices on dry goods shelf by cook line missing lids. Employee replaced lids. 2) Multiple food items in walk in cooler at proper temperature not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall opposite walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
27
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Tomato sauce 75 at 3pm heating cooling since 1:15pm. Operator reheated to 170° and started to cooling process again. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70°, veggie sauce 67°. Observed at no temperature control. Food outside temperature less than 4 hours. Operator move foods to walk in cooker. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dal, veggies stew, prepared on 6/24 not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in rice and sugar containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored next to flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and spices on dry storage shelves not covered. Operators covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet soiled clothes on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed and placed in solution . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Woodlands Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Woodlands Express on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Woodlands Express?
Across the inspection record, “bowl with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Woodlands Express.
How does Woodlands Express compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Woodlands Express most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Woodlands Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Woodlands Express have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Woodlands Express 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 Woodlands Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Woodlands Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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