Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes
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2876 N State Rd 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313Chef Pat's Cuisines Inc in Lauderdale Lakes operates a 24-seat food service establishment with a record of significant and recurring compliance problems. The facility has been emergency-closed once, on August 28, 2019, for roach activity. Across 22 inspections dating to at least 2023, the facility accumulated 112 violations—averaging 5.1 per inspection—and has been subject to 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,490 in fines.
Hand washing violations appear in every inspection from February 2018 forward and were documented in at least 9 separate inspections. Employee health policy violations, including failures to report illness and improper health practices, were cited repeatedly: in February 2018, April 2025, and multiple other inspections. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness, time as control, and shell stock requirements indicate systemic deficiencies across multiple critical control points. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 documented 9 violations including 1 high-priority finding and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation—the most serious disposition available short of closure. The prior inspection on September 19, 2025 also documented 9 violations and multiple hand washing violations. An inspection on February 18, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 6 violations were found.
Most recent closure: August 28, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Emergency Closure History (1)
Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,490.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019045229 | $250.00 | Aug 29, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016030037 | $1,200.00 | Jun 21, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2016020636 | $400.00 | Apr 11, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016004142 | $640.00 | Jan 11, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes last inspected?
- Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes last shut down?
- Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes was last shut down on August 28, 2019 for roach 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 Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes had?
- Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes find?
- Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes 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 Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,490.00 in fines.
- How much has Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes been fined?
- Chef Pat's Cuisines INC in Lauderdale Lakes has been fined a total of $2,490.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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