LORANAS CARIBBEAN AND AMERICAN GRILL
19752 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the kitchen reach in cooler by the stove soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed gaskets in the kitchen reach in cooler by the stove soiled. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food residue inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food residue inside. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Darrell and philliys with an expired certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed Darrell and philliys with an expired certificate. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair. No food items are inside. Technician is on the way. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the kitchen reach in cooler by the stove soiled. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) stored on the floor in the kitchen, as per operator ran out last night, remade with different solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitation bucket stored on the floor by the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cheese sauce (62F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cheese sauce (62F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), as per operator solution finished last night. Operator has 3 compartment sink prepped. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food residue inside. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen hand washing sink. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Darrell and philliys with an expired certificate. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at the kitchen not sanitizing properly. Operator had 3 compartment sink set up. Observed Bar- Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)at the bar not sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at the kitchen not sanitizing properly. Operator had 3 compartment sink set up. Observed Bar- Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)at the bar not sanitizing properly. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items were placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At the time of the call back inspection observed jerk chicken (117F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Item was placed to be reheated. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under the cutting board in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen in front of the stove. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Observed wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dishwasher. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler from the night before, as per operator. Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler from the night before, as per operator. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at the kitchen not sanitizing properly. Operator had 3 compartment sink set up. Observed Bar- Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)at the bar not sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items were placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice thrown in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corners of the walls in the kitchen and warehouse washing area damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed corners of the walls in the kitchen and warehouse washing area damaged. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothes under 2 cutting boards, operator removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: At the time of the callback inspection observed 1 wet towel under the cutting board. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed no handwashing sign at the bar. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the hot holding box. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the hot holding box. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) and Kitchen: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up 3 compartment sink in both areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: At the time of the callback inspection Bar: Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) and Kitchen: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Admin Complaint
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yapheh Palmer with an expired certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed Yapheh Palmer with an expired certificate. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the kitchen dishwasher machine. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corners of the walls in the kitchen and warehouse washing area damaged. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs in standing water by the cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothes under 2 cutting boards, operator removed. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the hot holding box. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by 3 compartment sink, dishwasher machine, back area handwashing sink, mop sink and ice machine soiled. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind the ice machine soiled. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) and Kitchen: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up 3 compartment sink in both areas. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled. Operator cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yapheh Palmer with an expired certificate. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in ROP packaging being thawed in standing water, no longer frozen, located near kitchen cookline. Operated removed salmon from ROP packaging and placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler under flat top at the kitchen and at the hot holding box.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under green cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the bar area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler across the cook line and walk in cooler. Observed dust accumulation on hood filters.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant license expired on October 1, 2023. At the time of inspection observed approximately 10 customers and 4 food employees engaged in food preparation.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unpeeled sweet plantains in the walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) on top of prep reach in cooler in front of flat top at kitchen area. As per operator placed on the line at 10am. Operator placed shredded cheese inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd temperature observed at 41F. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (105F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding box, less than 4 hours. Operator reheated jerk chicken (173F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink, across from cookline and near back exit door. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two chemical spray bottles on wall stored near food service window, not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
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★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(1,451 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025