WOODLANDS EXPRESS

Name: WOODLANDS EXPRESS
Address: 4816 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33351, US
Rating: 60.8

4816 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL 33351

License #1621084

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60.8 Grade F / 100

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WOODLANDS EXPRESS in LAUDERHILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 2 critical, 12 major, 18 minor.

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[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 various sauces and soups stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 03/03/2026.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in kitchen.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraint
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation on brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed container with soy sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed to shelf.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dish washing area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with sauces and soups stored in walk in cooler not covered -Observed uncovered containers with flour and chickpeas stored in dry storage room.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense sauce in walk in cooler.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with unwashed squash stored over peeled and cut onions in walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade.
[16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

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