FAT WAYNE'S SEAFOOD & CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Name: FAT WAYNE'S SEAFOOD & CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Address: 1275 NW 31 AVE, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33311, US
Rating: 78.6

1275 NW 31 AVE, LAUDERHILL, FL 33311

License #1618707

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78.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FAT WAYNE'S SEAFOOD & CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in LAUDERHILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 3 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed a thermometer with a starting at 100F.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Dec 1, 2025. Operator paid for the license at time of inspection.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (76F - Cooling). As per cook, food was cooked the night before and started cooling more than 3 hours ago. See stop sale.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cornbread in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (76F - Cooling). As per cook, food was cooked the night before and started cooling more than 3 hours ago. See stop sale.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing near the storage area for pots and pans.

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