Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale
Last inspected:
5460 N Sr 7 Ste 104, North Lauderdale, FL 33319Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant in North Lauderdale has accumulated 300 violations across 37 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. Fire inspections documented a propane tank stored inside the building and blocked exit paths. In January 2026, inspectors issued an administrative complaint after finding 17 violations in a single inspection, with a follow-up callback the next day discovering 9 additional violations.
Most recent closure: February 10, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8
violations / inspection
8 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024016835 | $200.00 | Feb 26, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022007657 | $800.00 | Feb 11, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020053829 | $400.00 | Nov 16, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018004191 | $200.00 | Dec 27, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-02-01: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-02-03: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections66 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale last inspected?
- Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale last shut down?
- Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale was last shut down on February 10, 2022 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 Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale had?
- Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale find?
- Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale been fined?
- Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,600.00 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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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