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FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Based on 9 health inspections, FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT in PLANTATION has earned a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

117 N SR 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489878

  • 16-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Observed in dishwashing area drainboards not large enough for the quantity of dishes needed to be washed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Recommended using small rolling cart under prep table as drain board/rack. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. Recommended using small rolling cart under prep table as drain board/rack. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all shelving on cook line visibly soiled with rust and food debris. All shelving has clean utensils, pots and pans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Metal shelf above prep table soiled with food debris and dust. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. Metal shelf above prep table soiled with food debris and dust. **Time Extended**
  • 32-23-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Per operator toilet in men's room does not flush. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Restroom marked as out of order. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. Restroom marked as out of order. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488656

  • 16-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Observed in dishwashing area drainboards not large enough for the quantity of dishes needed to be washed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Recommended using small rolling cart under prep table as drain board/rack. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all shelving on cook line visibly soiled with rust and food debris. All shelving has clean utensils, pots and pans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Metal shelf above prep table soiled with food debris and dust. **Time Extended**
  • 32-23-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Per operator toilet in men's room does not flush. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Restroom marked as out of order. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) Observed wall behind cook line equipment visibly soiled. 2) Wall behind triple sink visibly soiled. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Wall above triple sink soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached under triple sink : Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. No vacuum breaker on threaded hose bibb under kitchen hand sink. Admin Complaint
  • 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 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Time extended 59 days from original 60 day violation. **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at front counter and cook line and both employees restrooms with water at 81F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Plumber technician not yet arrived to check water system. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901535

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all cold holding equipment handles and microwave door handle with build up of food debris. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-14-4:Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Observed in dishwashing area drainboards not large enough for the quantity of dishes needed to be washed. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all cooking equipment on cook line and under storage area shelves. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Front counter AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all shelving on cook line visibly soiled with rust and food debris. All shelving has clean utensils, pots and pans. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Storage area : Opened employee water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 32-23-5:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Per operator toilet in men's room does not flush. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) Observed wall behind cook line equipment visibly soiled. 2) Wall behind triple sink visibly soiled. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bulk flour and bulk salt not labeled on cook line. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Cook line low boy - raw chicken and raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces and whole limes. Reach in cooler in storage area raw turkey stored over ready to eat cooked turkey and raw beef stored over various ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored properly. 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 cooked turkey (62F - Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with fresh crushed garlic and oil (58F - Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with pork (61F - Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10. As per operator all items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee answer cellphone and touched clean utensils without washing hands or changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Hose attached under triple sink : Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade to-go bag in reach in cooler in storage area used in direct contact with chopped ready to eat lettuce. Operator moved to food grade bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked turkey (62F - Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with fresh crushed garlic and oil (58F - Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10; sauce with pork (61F - Cooling) @11:20am on 8/11 since 10:00pm on 8/10. As per operator all items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. PVC cleaner and paste stored on shelf over clean dishes and prep table. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided handout to operator. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand wash sink. Operator added paper towels towels. Corrected On-Site 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
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided food employee reporting agreement. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at front counter and cook line and both employees restrooms with water at 81F. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787440

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls accumulated grease, food debris though out the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled 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 spaghetti (122-132F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter. Per operator placed in steam table less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat on table **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed spaghetti (117-120F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter. ** From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy buildup of of food stains on cutting board in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar stool in front of hand washing sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeeze bottle of dish soap stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 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. No chlorine test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28 not compiled Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2022 Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating/drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking out of plastic water bottle in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler not working ambient temperature 53F Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed heavy buildup of food debris and grease behind cook line and through out kitchen. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women's restroom. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in m3 reach in cooler. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe not fully attached to handwashing sink in kitchen water leaking on to floor. Warning
  • 38-10-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Men's restroom. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls accumulated grease, food debris though out the kitchen. Repeat Violation 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 cooked pork (58F - Cooling) in deep over stacked container. Per operator held in low boy cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple items peppers,limes and cabbage stored in contact with t shirt bags in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (58F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler overnight.per operator not prep or portion today. Held in low boy cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of low boy cooler 57F. Observed cooked pork (58F - Cooling) in deep over stacked container. Per operator held in low boy cooler overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (58F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler overnight.per operator not prep or portion today. Held in low boy cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of low boy cooler 57F. Advised operator not to store any TCS foods until unit is fixed. See stop sale 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 spaghetti (122-132F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter. Per operator placed in steam table less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat on table **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy buildup of of food stains on cutting board in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar stool in front of hand washing sink at front counter. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeeze bottle of dish soap stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. 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. At front counter and in kitchen. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation 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

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation heavy food residue buildup on floor and under cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oils stored on floor at front line area. -Observed bags with rice stored on dry storage floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At the time of callback inspection, various food items stored on dry storage floor. Admin Complaint
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 12/6/2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Violation not complied Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of heavy food stains buildup on 2 cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink block with containers with cooking oils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Violation not complied Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in M3 turbo air Freezer not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. Warning
  • 13-01-4:Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. -Observed employee engaging in food preparation with dirty apron . Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation heavy food residue buildup on floor and under cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oils stored on floor at front line area. -Observed bags with rice stored on dry storage floor. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touching raw meat and then touched ready to eat foods without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee changed her gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash her hands in 3 compartment sink and proceed to engaged in food preparation. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 12/6/2021. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of heavy food stains buildup on 2 cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink block with containers with cooking oils. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine 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 in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613968

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. The owner supplied paper towels during the inspection Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367532

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around and under the low boy cooler on the cookline.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.