How many health inspections has FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT had?

FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT

117 N SR 7, Plantation, FL 33317

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FORGUES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA1622240

FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT in Plantation, FL has 20 inspections on record with 143 total violations (7.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

143Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 28, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 1, 2015	Roach activity	15:31:00

Inspection History (20)

Apr 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 21, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 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

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 17, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT had?: FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at FORGUES CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.

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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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