DUTSHY'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Name: DUTSHY'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Address: 2542 N STATE RD 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, 33313, US
Rating: 70.6

2542 N STATE RD 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313

License #1626243

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

70.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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September 22, 2026 · 2 findings · 0 critical

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DUTSHY'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in LAUDERDALE LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 5 critical, 18 major, 11 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour in dry storage area. Operator removed and replaced with scoop with Handle.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen . Operator cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris. 2. Wall behind cook line is soiled with grease.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen behind preparation table opposite cook line. Operator was unable to terminate as roach crawled back into wall.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, raw shell eggs (70F- Cold Holding). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 12 hours .See stop sale.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, cooked pork (56 F - Cold Holding), pikiliz (77F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . 2. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, raw shell eggs (70F- Cold Holding). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 12 hours .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area, cooked pork (56 F - Cold Holding), pikiliz (77F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale.
[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.