M & S BEST TROPICAL RESTAURANT INC
3752 N ANDREWS AVE, Oakland Park, FL, 33309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (12)
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door stainless: cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F); pickliz (48F). Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door stainless: cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F); pickliz (48F). Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door stainless: cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F); pickliz (48F). Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door stainless: cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F); pickliz (48F). Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantains (116F - Hot Holding). Being held on top of stove with no temperature control. Operator states plantains were cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated to 165F
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantains (116F - Hot Holding). Being held on top of stove with no temperature control. Operator states plantains were cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-29-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dishes and conducting ware washing and then proceed to handle bagged produce without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands after handling soiled surfaces, prior to food handling **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 22-45-4CriticalCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink and sanitize wares. Three compartment sink set up at 100ppm chlorine and operator sanitized wares **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-04-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw goat stored above unwashed bananas in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw goat stored above unwashed bananas in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 53B-14-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-20-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on cook line **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-05-6Corrected on site
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-11-4Corrected on site
No person in charge present during hours of operation. CFM arrived at time of inspection. Discussed with operator
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. CFM arrived at time of inspection. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 12B-02-4Corrected on site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen. Instructed employee to eat in dining area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 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.