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M & S BEST TROPICAL RESTAURANT INC

3752 N ANDREWS AVE, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309

License #1618282

Quick take

M & S BEST TROPICAL RESTAURANT INC in OAKLAND PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 20, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 15 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
4
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on November 20, 2025 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 7 minor.

Inspection data quality

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100%
Imported observations
28
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (65-66F - Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night. Observed cooked chicken (65-66F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight.
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef 36F thawed at three compartment sink.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Victory reach in cooler ambient temperature 60F and Gasket torn on reach in door.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil,bag of dried black beans,bag of split peas stored on the floor in storage area.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer and coolers.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (65-66F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale
  • [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (65-66F - Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night.
  • [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (65-66F - Cooling ) stored in deep covered plastic container in reach in cooler.per operator prepared and cooked last night and held in cooler overnight night.
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M & S BEST TROPICAL RESTAURANT INC has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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