Lauderhill — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Lauderhill, Florida has 151 food establishments with 2,104 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 65.7%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,200 assessed to Happy Wok Chinese Restaurant in Lauderhill on October 20, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

151Facilities
2,104Total Inspections
3Closures 2026
65.7%Pass Rate
5.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Lakay Mama Restaurant LLC 39 338 5
Wally Jean's Paradise Restaurant 38 302 3
Chateau Mar Golf Resort 12 112 3
Irie Takeout Restaurant 47 354 2
Blended Family Foods Corp 37 282 2

Lauderhill Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lauderhill 65.7% Pass Rate 65.7%
Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
Lauderhill 5.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Lauderhill 1.99 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.99
Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Lauderhill Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co 6 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Charley's Philly Steaks 5 (1 high) Warning Issued
Paradero 50 0 Call Back - Complied
Popeyes of Lauderhill 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #250 3 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Don Pan 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4am Lounge Bar and Grill 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Caribbean Pot on Wheels Jerk Center 6 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
My Brothers Soulfood 7 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Renew at Raspitality - Smoothies, Salads, Cafe & Lounge 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lauderhill Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Lauderhill Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

204Actions on Record
$102,170Total Fines
$527Avg Fine
$3,200Largest Fine
69Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Oct 20, 2025 Happy Wok Chinese Restaurant $1,200 2--2025069661
Jul 17, 2025 Jamaica House Restaurant II $1,000 2--2025049733
Aug 7, 2025 Dragon Village $800 2--2025047094
Sep 10, 2025 King's Super Buffet $800 2--2025061225
Feb 4, 2026 Panfridays $800 2--2025085195
Apr 2, 2026 Wally House of Flavors Restaurant LLC $640 2--2025085616
Oct 2, 2025 Jamaica House Restaurant II $600 2--2025065591
Oct 27, 2025 Dragon Village $600 2--2025067020
Apr 23, 2026 Tradicion Hondurena Pollos Yihre $600 2--2026017339
May 4, 2026 Taco Masala $600 2--2026017829

Lauderhill Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

59Fire Violations
27Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 36
Propane tank stored inside building 10
Other fire safety violation 6
Fire extinguisher in red zone 3
Missing boiler certificate/report 3
Cooking without hood suppression 1

Lauderhill Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Lauderhill has 46 FDACS-regulated facilities with 78 inspections on record and 7 stop-sale orders issued.

46Retail Facilities
78FDACS Inspections
7Stop-Sale Orders

Lauderhill FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Festival-supermarket-383191 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Festival-supermarket-383191 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Festival-supermarket-383191 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Starbucks #8505 Establishment #: 367683 (NA) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Cnj Market Establishment # 417522
Cnj Market Establishment # 417522 (na) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Han…
Cnj Market Establishment # 417522 (various) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Han…

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Lauderhill FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Lauderhill Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Pinecrest Bakery 1 3 37
Wawa 1 14 430
Starbucks 1 77 1,170

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Lauderhill: Notable Restaurants

Lauderhill: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 3 153 0
Checkers 2 169 1
McDonalds 2 100 0
Subway 2 173 2
Crafty Crab 2 338 2
Popeyes 2 128 0
Firehouse Subs 1 30 0
Wingstop 1 131 1
Charleys Philly Steaks 1 113 0
Little Caesars 1 79 0

Lauderhill Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lauderhill?
Lauderhill, Florida has 151 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lauderhill?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Lauderhill is 65.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Lauderhill this year?
3 food establishments in Lauderhill have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Lauderhill?
The most frequently cited violations in Lauderhill are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lauderhill?
Dunkin has the most locations in Lauderhill with 3 establishments.
How does Lauderhill compare to the Florida state average?
Lauderhill has a pass rate of 65.7%, which is 20.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lauderhill?
Food establishments in Lauderhill have an average of 13.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Lauderhill been assessed?
Food establishments in Lauderhill have been assessed $102,170 in fines across 204 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $527 and the largest single fine was $3,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Lauderhill restaurants?
59 fire safety violations have been documented across 27 food establishments in Lauderhill. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lauderhill inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Lauderhill, Florida has 46 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 78 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lauderhill?
FDACS has issued 7 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lauderhill. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Lauderhill Restaurants & Food Establishments (149)

Peppa Seed

4589 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

23 inspections · 181 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Sonic Drive in

8188 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill

23 inspections · 176 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant

5967 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill

30 inspections · 169 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Los Verdes

4491 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

21 inspections · 167 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Rok

4954-56 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

22 inspections · 156 violations · Last: May 2026

My Brothers Soulfood

3455 W BROWARD BLVD, Lauderhill

32 inspections · 153 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Nothing But Wings

1375 NW 40 AVE, Lauderhill

20 inspections · 150 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Tradicion Hondurena Pollos Yihre

4587 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

17 inspections · 135 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Lise Caribbean Best Kitchen

5256 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

25 inspections · 131 violations · Last: May 2026

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co

7942 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill

26 inspections · 124 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5409 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

23 inspections · 123 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Paradero 50

8795 NW 50 ST, Lauderhill

21 inspections · 116 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits

7050 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill

38 inspections · 115 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Charley's Philly Steaks

7948 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill

23 inspections · 113 violations · Last: Jun 2026

First Watch Restaurant #250

7910 W COMMERCIAL BLVD UNIT B0030, Lauderhill

21 inspections · 94 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Rhythm & Soul LLC

5428 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

23 inspections · 91 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Subway 55506

5577 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill

25 inspections · 87 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Checkers #718

5590 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill

22 inspections · 87 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Jeans Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery

8777 NW 50 ST, Lauderhill

20 inspections · 86 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Royal Casino Restaurant

1896 NW 38 AVE, Lauderhill

25 inspections · 86 violations · Last: Dec 2025