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4404 BOUGAINVILLA DR, 4400, 4402 & 4404, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL, 33308

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
October 8, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
10
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (10)

  • 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - sausage (116-120F - Hot Holding). Per operator placed out approximately an hour ago. Operator placed on time as a public health control. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during Inspection.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - sausage (116-120F - Hot Holding). Per operator placed out approximately an hour ago. Operator placed on time as a public health control. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Outside white reach in - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Outside white reach in - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    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. Cookline - flip top - sliced tomatoes with cut lettuce (41-60F). Per operator items held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today.

    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. Cookline - flip top - sliced tomatoes with cut lettuce (41-60F). Per operator items held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. Observed item over filled. See stop sale. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline - flip top - sliced tomatoes with cut lettuce (41-60F). Per operator items held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline - flip top - sliced tomatoes with cut lettuce (41-60F). Per operator items held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. Observed item over filled. See stop sale. 2. Cookline - shelf - no temperature control - liquid carton eggs (75-76F); prep table - butter (65-66F). Per operator items placed out approximately 20 minutes ago. Operator placed items on time as a public health control. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during Inspection. Corrected on site. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 51-16-7Repeat

    No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector spoke with Plan Review - establishment has been previously notified to submit additional information regarding cold holding equipment in unprotected area, lack of hand sink that shows on plans and location of items not matching the approved plans.

    Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector spoke with Plan Review - establishment has been previously notified to submit additional information regarding cold holding equipment in unprotected area, lack of hand sink that shows on plans and location of items not matching the approved plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    Intermediate

  • 08B-32-4Corrected on site

    Food being prepared outside.

    Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed sauce in ice bath outside of kitchen in unprotected area - open on 2 sides. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 53B-05-5

    Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 10-12-5Repeat

    In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed to clean.

    Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 06-01-5Corrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cookline - Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. Per operator placed out 1/2 hour ago. Operator immediately placed in reach in to continue thawing.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cookline - Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. Per operator placed out 1/2 hour ago. Operator immediately placed in reach in to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 53A-01-7

    Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Carlos Rodriguez

    Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Carlos Rodriguez **Warning**

    Intermediate

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.