ARTIBONITE CARIBEAN RESTAURANT
7824 W SAMPLE RD, Margate, FL, 33065
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (2)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler; cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler; cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed door not shut properly, door being obstructed by a container filled with cook pork. Operator removed the container and door shut properly. Operator moved all TCS foods to reach in freezers for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: 2 door reach in cooler Cooked chicken (41-45F - Cold Holding) Cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding) As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for quick chill **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 38-07-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside kitchen light on ceiling missing shield -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside kitchen light on ceiling missing shield **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.