M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park
Last inspected:
3752 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309M & S Best Tropical Restaurant in Oakland Park has accumulated 307 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $3,110 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,100. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated violations: in February 2024, inspectors found 14 violations with 9 high-priority issues, and in November 2025, the facility received an administrative complaint recommendation after 13 violations including 4 high-priority citations. The top recurring violations involve employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and proper hand and arm washing practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $3,110.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025081983 | $960.00 | Sep 29, 2025 | Panama City Beach | |
| 2--2021035899 | $250.00 | Jul 29, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018047233 | $800.00 | Aug 27, 2018 | Panama City Beach | |
| 2--2015006525 | $1,100.00 | Jan 14, 2015 | Orlando |
M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections59 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park last inspected?
- M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park had?
- M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park find?
- M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park ever been shut down?
- No, M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,110.00 in fines.
- How much has M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park been fined?
- M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC in Oakland Park has been fined a total of $3,110.00 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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