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LE GOUT DES CARAIBES

LE GOUT DES CARAIBES in NORTH LAUDERDALE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1639 S SR 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882593

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep area, oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. At kitchen, raw meat stored under dripping water line from AC unit. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, cooked pasta (96F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator placed item onto stove to reheat. Warning
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Nadge Pierre Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827772

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817812

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817284

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nadege P-L with no proof of certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8828016

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle dish used to portion flour on shelf next to cook line. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: - one dead roach in soap dispenser. - one dead roach in food prep sink. - one dead roach on shelf above three compartment sink Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - one live roach crawling into paper towel dispenser. - one live roach crawling on wall next to microwave. - one live roach crawling in box holding trash bag. - one live roach crawling on wall behind microwave. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Observed in reach in cooler, blackened rice (67F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (54F - Cold Holding); pickle (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler, blackened rice (67F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (54F - Cold Holding); pickle (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nadege P-L with no proof of certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781436

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed employee preparing pork and placing it in a stainless steel bowl stored on floor of the kitchen. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pigs ears 35F sitting out on freezer chest. Operator placed in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit . Observed cooked goat (62F - Cold Holding); grio (62F - Cold Holding) out at room temperature not portion or prep today held less than 3 hours. Operator placed in freezer chest to quickly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 black rice (68F - Hot Holding); rice (65F - Hot Holding)sitting out a room temperature in kitchen. Explained to operator hot holding process.held less than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discharded **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge being stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8232362

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over three compartment sink.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.