ARTIBONITE CARIBEAN RESTAURANT
7824 W SAMPLE RD, Margate, FL, 33065
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. 2 Door Reach in Cooler- pork (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding); goat (53F - Cold Holding); mix veggie(52F - Cold Holding); ox tail (61F - Cold Holding); black bean (58F - Cold Holding) in unit over 4 hours Per Operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale 2. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. 2 Door Reach in Cooler- pork (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding); goat (53F - Cold Holding); mix veggie(52F - Cold Holding); ox tail (61F - Cold Holding); black bean (58F - Cold Holding) in unit over 4 hours Per Operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale 2. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed lettuce (73F)on prep table ambient cooling for over 4 hours. See stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. In 2 door reach in cooler, cooked oxtail (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); cooked legume (57F - Cold Holding). Per manager, none prepared or portioned today and in hunt more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 Door Reach in Cooler- pork (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding); goat (53F - Cold Holding); mix veggie(52F - Cold Holding); ox tail (61F - Cold Holding); black bean (58F - Cold Holding) in unit over 4 hours Per Operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale -
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- pork (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding); goat (53F - Cold Holding); mix veggie(52F - Cold Holding); ox tail (61F - Cold Holding); black bean (58F - Cold Holding) in unit over 4 hours Per Operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. In 2 door reach in cooler, cooked oxtail (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); cooked legume (57F - Cold Holding). Per manager, none prepared or portioned today and in hunt more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 32-05-4
Female Bathroom facility in disrepair
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Female Bathroom facility in disrepair observed out of order sign. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen employee pour rice into a pot on soiled floor then proceeded to cook beans on stove. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Case of turkey (40F) just delivered on floor in hallway by kitchen. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy soil and dirt in back storage room and kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection floor in storage room soiled with trash under shelves. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 12A-03-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink. Discussed proper handwashing locations. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Employee rinsed hands in triple sink. Reviewed again with employees to use only hand sink. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 36-06-4
Cardboard used on floor in kitchen as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor in kitchen as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Soiled cardboard in front of triple sink. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat legume soup, oxtails, black beans, turkey and pork inside 2 Door cooler no date marking. Per Operator prepared over 25 hours. Nothing prepared or portioned today. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Cooked oxtail and pork in 2 door reach in cooler not date marked. Per manager not prepared in last 24 hrs. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 32-12-6
Covered waste receptacle not provided in men's bathroom used as a unisex bathroom. While the female bathroom is out of service. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in men's bathroom used as a unisex bathroom. While the female bathroom is out of service. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
Basic
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.