LE GOUT DES CARAIBES

Name: LE GOUT DES CARAIBES
Address: 1639 S SR 7, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL, 33068, US
Rating: 87.3

1639 S SR 7, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

License #1626024

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87.3 Grade B / 100

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LE GOUT DES CARAIBES in NORTH LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 4 minor.

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Warning Issued
[02D-12-1] Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed at front counter reach in cooler , establishment preparing and selling soursop juice with milk, passion fruit juice with milk and kremas . Advised operator not to sell drinks until warning label is placed on packaging. Operator removed drinks from cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed in reach in chest freezer - cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding). 2. Two door reach In cooler - cooked white rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding); Jon Jon rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today . Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed in reach in chest freezer - cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding). 2. Two door reach In cooler - cooked white rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding); Jon Jon rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today . Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed poster to operator.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided during the inspection.
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator.

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat-oxtail thawing in standing water in prep sink with waste water from AC unit dripping into sink. See stop sale.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat-oxtail thawing in standing water in prep sink with waste water from AC unit dripping into sink. See stop sale.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep area, oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf.
[02D-12-1] Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. At front counter reach in cooler, packaged juices unlabeled.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At kitchen prep area, employee rinsed lid for dish with ready to eat food without sanitizing it. Advised operator to properly wash, rinse, sanitize all equipment before use.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen reach in cooler, pig skin (51F - Cold Holding); conch (51F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 2 1/2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into freezer to quick chill.
[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.
[08B-52-4] Food stored under dripping water line. At kitchen, raw meat stored under dripping water line from AC unit.

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