FAT WAYNE'S SEAFOOD & CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1275 NW 31 AVE, Lauderhill, FL, 33311
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.