DOUCE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
2640 SOUTH STATE RD 7, Miramar, FL, 33023
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top coolers on cook line at 45°F. Operator states food less than 2 hours. Operator reduced quantities to leas than 2 hours and provided ice bags until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed kitchen door and lounge area door. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of meat stored directly on the walk in freezer floor. Operator relocated to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 05-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler exterior thermometer broken. Need internal thermometer.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler exterior thermometer broken. Need internal thermometer.
Basic
- 14-20-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked with chemical jug. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed six (6) employees on duty, no Food Manager present.
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-02-5
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 incomplete date marking. The walk in freezer is 100%. The walk in cooler is 40%. Observed cooked pork, thawed chicken, etc. all 25-36 hours since production, no date marks.
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.