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FAT WAYNE'S SEAFOOD & CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

1275 NW 31 AVE, Lauderhill, FL, 33311

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
April 8, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
11
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (11)

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.

    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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (76F - Cooling). As per cook, food was cooked the night before and started cooling more than 3 hours ago. See stop sale. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 03D-01-5Critical

    Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.

    High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (76F - Cooling). As per cook, food was cooked the night before and started cooling more than 3 hours ago. See stop sale. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 50-17-3CriticalCorrected on site

    Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

    High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Dec 1, 2025. Operator paid for the license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cornbread in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 08A-17-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in the reach in freezer stored over raw fish. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 36-36-4

    Ceiling tile missing near the storage area for pots and pans.

    Basic - Ceiling tile missing near the storage area for pots and pans. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 05-03-4

    Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

    Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed a thermometer with a starting at 100F. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the kitchen under the large pieces of equipment.

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the kitchen under the large pieces of equipment. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 31A-11-4Corrected on site

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-03-4Corrected on site

    No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.

    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Intermediate

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.