BELLE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC

Name: BELLE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
Address: 1952 NW 9 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33311, US
Rating: 17.6

1952 NW 9 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

License #1624539

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

17.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 10, 2026 · 0 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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BELLE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 17.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 15 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 102 total violations — 15 critical, 43 major, 44 minor.

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon with handle stored in container with cooked rice.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside true reach in cooler.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of true reach-in-cooler.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with cooked chicken, pork and turkey stored in reach in cooler. Note: Unit used for long term storage.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup on walls throughout kitchen.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on top of reach in cooler. -Observed 12 rodent droppings inside reach in cooler next to steam table.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certification available.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-01-5] 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. No proof of required state approved employees training available at this time.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their health responsibilities.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken, pork and turkey stored in reach in cooler. Per operator all TCS foods cooked on 06/05/2026.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon with handle stored in container with rice. Operator removed fish
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on rice cooker.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated of old food residue buildup.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing utensils and food containers without sanitizing.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and eggs stored over cooked pork and chicken in reach in cooler.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification at this time.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken and pork stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked more than 24 hours.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door has a gap at the top of the threshold that opens to the outside.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects in the kitchen landing on cut tomatoes, chopped lettuce and cut onions with peppers. Approximately 5 small flying insects landing on clean dishes and single service items near the dishwashing area.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat fish. Operator stored properly.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects in the kitchen landing on cut tomatoes, chopped lettuce and cut onions with peppers.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored over ready to eat peppers in the dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with a water bottle and food in it. Operator removed items from the handwashing sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment properly using Time as a Public Health Control but they dont have the written procedures. Inspector emailed the operator the written procedures.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of chemicals in the dry storage area. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator properly labeled.