How many health inspections has WOODLANDS EXPRESS had?

WOODLANDS EXPRESS has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WOODLANDS EXPRESS ever been shut down?

Yes, WOODLANDS EXPRESS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at WOODLANDS EXPRESS?

The most frequently cited violations at WOODLANDS EXPRESS are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

WOODLANDS EXPRESS

4816 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill, FL 33351

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WOODLANDS EXPRESS LLC · License: SEA1621084

WOODLANDS EXPRESS in Lauderhill, FL has 27 inspections on record with 218 total violations (8.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

218Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 17, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for WOODLANDS EXPRESS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 14, 2015	Roach activity	08:10:00

Inspection History (27)

Mar 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 11, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 30, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V27 Correct procedures

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V27 Correct procedures

Jun 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

May 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 18, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Apr 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Nov 3, 2016 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

WOODLANDS EXPRESS has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WOODLANDS EXPRESS had?: WOODLANDS EXPRESS has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WOODLANDS EXPRESS ever been shut down?: Yes, WOODLANDS EXPRESS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at WOODLANDS EXPRESS?: The most frequently cited violations at WOODLANDS EXPRESS are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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