Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1519 Ne 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Overview

Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 178 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 per visit. The restaurant operated under the name JRM Caribbean Cuisine in 2021 and was shut down once for rodent activity. Fire inspections documented spliced electrical wires next to a television in the dining room, a hazard cited multiple times in 2021. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines, with most recent inspections showing continued compliance challenges including recurring violations for employee health reporting and proper hand and arm washing.

Most recent closure: January 4, 2021 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
178Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:25:00

Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $560.00

Disciplinary action history for Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024063562 $160.00 Sep 4, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2021000995 $400.00 Jan 5, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed spliced electrical wires next to television in dining room. Inspector will send inspection report to Fire Marshall for review. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2021-01-05: Observed spliced electrical wires next to television in dining room. Inspector will send inspection report to Fire Marshall for review. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed spliced electrical wires next to television in dining room. Inspector will send inspection report to Fire Marshall for review. For reporting purposes only.

Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on January 4, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale had?
Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale find?
Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
Yes, Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
How much has Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Jrm Caribbean Cuisine (2021-2021).

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