Lauderhill, Broward County

FAT WAYNE'S SEAFOOD & CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

1275 NW 31 AVE, Lauderhill, FL 33311

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
11
5 High Priority
Apr 8, 2026
City
Lauderhill
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 24498833

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (76F - Cooling). As per cook, food was cooked the night before and started cooling more than 3 hours ago. See stop sale. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24498831

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Dec 1, 2025. Operator paid for the license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24498829

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cornbread in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 24498835

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in the reach in freezer stored over raw fish. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24498834

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (76F - Cooling). As per cook, food was cooked the night before and started cooling more than 3 hours ago. See stop sale. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24498830

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24498828

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24498825

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-03-4

Detail 24498826

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed a thermometer with a starting at 100F. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24498827

Basic - Ceiling tile missing near the storage area for pots and pans. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24498832

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the kitchen under the large pieces of equipment. Warning

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

06-09-1

Detail 24097140

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Tilapia thawing at 34F. Operator removed from bag. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24097141

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23496795

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles.

50-09-4

Detail 23496793

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license not displayed.

36-68-5

Detail 23496794

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed buildup of grease on hood filters.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 23088993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: until next routine inspection. Time Extended

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 23080367

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above onions and carrots. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-33-4

Detail 23080369

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23080366

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23080365

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23080368

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp, chicken wings, chicken breast, all more than 24 hours, per operator, no date marking. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 23080370

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm chlorine. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23080371

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 22337965

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler doors with buildup.

36-01-4

Detail 22337968

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup around fryers. Observed buildup behind shelves.

22-08-4

Detail 22337967

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22337966

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf across from hot line is soiled.

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21944026

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top cutting board.

35B-01-4

Detail 21944024

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door that opens to the outside.

22-08-4

Detail 21944025

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21780277

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21780278

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer - all products not commercially packed. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21780271

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21780279

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21780272

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21780274

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21780275

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21780276

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21780273

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20810954

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Information provided to operator to renew license. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20810955

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler flats of eggs above bags of french fries. Manager moved eggs to bottom of cooler by raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20810953

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Case or raw oxtail over cases of fish in reach in freezer. Manager inverted for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

05-03-4

Detail 20810952

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Cooking thermometer present. Temperature reading starts @ 100F.

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20349304

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insect in kitchen. 1 landing on a cutting board stored in the kitchen. Not in use. Operator killed and sanitized cutting board. 1 landing on flip top cover. Operator killed and clean and sanitized cover. 1 landing on prep table . No food on table operator killed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20349310

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Milk batter mix. Not time marked. Food outside temperature for 1 hour. Operator time marked 11-3pm Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20349303

Intermediate - No chemical test kit for Chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

24-05-4

Detail 20349302

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several pots in the kitchen not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 20349309

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean Cooking pots stored inside a dirty metal container.

12B-07-4

Detail 20349305

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on preparation table across grill. Operator discarded drink. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 20349308

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

22-08-4

Detail 20349311

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 20349306

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-03-4

Detail 20349307

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at bucket in front counter. Operator prepared new mix. Corrected On-Site