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LELE APYE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

1752 NW 38 AVE., Lauderhill, FL, 33311

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
March 11, 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)

  • 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 shell eggs stored over lemonade mixture on storage shelf. Operator transfer eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-02-6Critical

    Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over cooked TCS foods in chest freezer.

    High Priority

  • 22-08-4Corrected on site

    Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup into microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 21-12-4

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth in kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between use.

    Basic

  • 16-37-1

    No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4

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

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout kitchen.

    Intermediate

  • 05-08-4

    No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    Intermediate

  • 02C-02-5Repeat

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in refrigerator. Per operator, food cooked more than 24 hours . **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 32-02-4

    Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

    Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical in storage area.

    Intermediate

  • 24-07-4

    Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

    Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor.

    Basic

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.