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KALALOU CARIBBEAN BAR AND GRILL OF FORT LAUDERDALE

7041 West Commercial Boulevard
Florida, 33319
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790907

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and preparation sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Still observed, **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked pork (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked pork (43-59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (41-60F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (56F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Still observed.

Inspection Date: 3/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761748

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion pickle in flip top cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and preparation sink. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in kitchen. PIC removed handle from ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in non food grade bag in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ribs stored over ready to eat fries in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked pork (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed apron stored in handwash sink next to dish area. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to dish washing area. 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. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10720080

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719005

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 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/ Sebastien Dumond Nov 4 2019 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same **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 2024-11-14: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717520

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)Inside ice machine, broken ice scoop with no handle, used to scoop ice 2) bowl found in 4 inch pan on hotline for black rice and peas. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the bottom right corner of closed back door
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, box of raw meet stored in direct contact with floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 large roach on wall directly above clean equipment rack. 4 large roaches in paper towel dispenser at kitchen hand wash sink 1 small roach inside hand wash sink in kitchen. 1 small roach on right side of kitchen hand wash sink, crawling underneath kitchen rack on floor. 1 small roach in front of white single door fridge next to ice machine 1 small roach on clean dish rack next to kitchen flip top 2 small roaches at triple sink area on wall and faucet.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Observed kitchen flip top not working as intended Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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/ Sebastien Dumond Nov 4 2019
  • 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 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to triple sink area, no paper towels Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612229

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed cadco oven on cook line accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023 Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **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. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device in employee bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. by dishwasher area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic disinfectant substance not labeled on shelf next to office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536380

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup to dispense pikliz Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwasher area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cabbage plantain and container of cooked chicken on floor in walk-in cooler Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container handle of scoop in contact with rice. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed cadco oven on cook line accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside Kenmore reach in refrigerator interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottled water in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over RTE sauce in walk-in cooler Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing observed plastic water bottle in hand washing sink on cook line. 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 or quaternary test strips. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device in employee bathroom. 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. by dishwasher area Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic disinfectant substance not labeled on shelf next to office. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8320008

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed