Tamarac, Broward County

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL

5711 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 9, 2026
City
Tamarac
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

50-17-3

Detail 24350348

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 24350345

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24350346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 24350347

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to various food items. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 24343541

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.

08A-04-5

Detail 24343537

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over bags with cabbages in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 24343540

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 24343529

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown stew chicken (48F - Cold Holding); ribs (48F - Cold Holding); fish sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cook corn (49F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold holding. As per operator, all items placed in unit from over night also -None of these items portioned or prepared today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24343533

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed brown stew chicken (48F - Cold Holding); ribs (48F - Cold Holding); fish sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cook corn (49F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold holding. As per operator, all items placed in unit from over night also -None of these items portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24343531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 9:00 a.m., salt fish fritters hot held at 111F. Per operator, fritters cooked at 8:00 a.m. Operator reheat item to 169F.

41-18-4

Detail 24343536

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer exceeding 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24343543

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at 3 compartment sink.

16-10-4

Detail 24343535

Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Observed soap on food containers during sanitizing.

50-09-4

Detail 24343532

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 24343539

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to various food items.

08B-38-4

Detail 24343534

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with jerk sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

06-01-5

Detail 24343538

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 24343530

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-07-4

Detail 24343542

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution at less than 50 PPM. Operator correct solution to 50 Ppm. Corrected On-Site

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24120969

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; oxtail (47-51F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today and In unit more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 24120967

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; oxtail (47-51F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today and In unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 24120972

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed and posted next to choking poster Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24120966

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

13-04-4

Detail 24120973

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placing food inside of to go container for customers, no beard guard Operator preparing fish in the back with no beard guard

14-11-5

Detail 24120971

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both food warmers in side kitchen, gaskets completely worn and disfigured

08B-38-4

Detail 24120968

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored directly on floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24120970

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to office and triple sink area, sanitizer bucket in direct contact with floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23634658

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in Cooler; pig tails (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in cooler door left open, not completely shut. Operator placed in walk in freezer for quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23634656

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food warmer; mixed veg (128F - Hot Holding). Operator made to reheat to 169F. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23634655

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23634657

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen several ceiling tiles missing as establishment is undergoing renovations, as per store manager. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23634659

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted at wall shelf in kitchen. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23213783

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) salt fish (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit less than 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23213782

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22606219

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 22606221

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager clean and sanitize affected area. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 22606220

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Manager replaced chlorine solution 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22226899

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked beans in walk in cooler, rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22226897

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22226901

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (51F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler. As per operator, items were in cooler for more than 24 hours, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22226902

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and peas (51F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler. As per operator, items were in cooler for more than 24 hours, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22226900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (114F - Hot Holding) as per employee, item was hot holding approximately 1/2 hour. Employee reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22226896

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22226898

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22226894

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22226895

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching cornmeal, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 18

22-42-4

Detail 21518852

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-17-4

Detail 21518851

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands less than 15 seconds.

12A-19-4

Detail 21518847

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water in kitchen area.

01A-17-5

Detail 21518840

High Priority - Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. See stop sale. Observed establishment using unpasteurized juice from Jammin delights.

14-31-5

Detail 21518841

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tongs stored in to go non food grade paper bags at the counter.

01B-02-5

Detail 21518850

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods greater than 41°F greater than 4 more hours rice and peas from 10/23 (55 F); jerk chicken (55F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (55F - Cold Holding.See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 21518837

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods greater than 41°F greater than 4 more hours rice and peas from 10/23 (55 F); jerk chicken (55F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (55F - Cold Holding.See Stop Sale

41-15-5

Detail 21518842

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding more than 200ppm. Operator changed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21518839

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with moll like substance on blade. Operator had blade cleaned . Observed cutting board food with grooves with accumulation of mold like substances.Corrected On-Site* Observed accumulation of food debris and slime like substance behind juice machine at front counter. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21518843

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, jerk chicken, and fried chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtail and curry chicken cooked from 10/23 not date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 21518838

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles, walk in handles with built up food residue.

12B-07-4

Detail 21518846

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of paper towel dispenser at 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Detail 21518844

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment stacked on one another not separated at dish shelf to air dry, wet nesting.

10-17-4

Detail 21518836

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in cracks between equipment 3 compartment sink and wall.

10-20-4

Detail 21518849

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment door handle.

21-04-4

Detail 21518848

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping towel stored under cutting board in prep area.

13-09-4

Detail 21518845

Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Observed server at assembly line portioning TCS items wearing no hair restraint.

21-07-4

Detail 21518853

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding above 200ppm. Operator changed to 50ppm.

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

01A-17-5

Detail 21191221

High Priority - Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. See stop sale. Observed establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized Jammin Delights 203 individual containers . or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. See stop sale.

01B-04-5

Detail 21191228

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. See stop sale. Observed establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized Jammin Delights 203 individual containers . or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21191227

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held more than 24 hours held overnight and some dated 7/12 greater than 41°F raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw jerk chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked jerk chicken (50F - Cold Holding); seasoned jerk chicken (50F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21191236

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held more than 24 hours held overnight and some dated 7/12 greater than 41°F raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw jerk chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked jerk chicken (50F - Cold Holding); seasoned jerk chicken (50F - Cold Holding)

11-07-5

Detail 21191231

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified Food Manager lacking knowledge of Food borne illnesses.

22-02-4

Detail 21191230

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with built up mold.

31A-09-4

Detail 21191223

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink located at front counter inaccessible with sanitizer bucket inside sink. Operator removed and stored correctly.

31A-11-4

Detail 21191234

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located in. Kitchen area being used as a dump sink.

23-24-4

Detail 21191225

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup up walk in and walk in equipment door handles.

12B-02-4

Detail 21191222

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on the front counter next to heating unit where cooked fish is being held. Operator had employee discard food and clean and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21191233

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage stored on top of hand towel dispenser. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21191232

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21191220

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop directly touching peas in bin at prep area. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21191235

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster observed in establishment. Inspector emailed choking poster to establishment.

25-06-4

Detail 21191229

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items to go items inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21191226

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw beef being thawed in prep sink at room temperature. Operator placed under running water.

21-38-4

Detail 21191224

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.. Operator removed and stored correctly.

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 20812237

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans (46)overnight cooling ; per manager was prepared on 1-25 and put in walk in cooler to cool.

50-17-2

Detail 20812238

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired: 12-1-21

01B-02-5

Detail 20812239

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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3lb beans (46)overnight cooling ; per manager was prepared on 1-25 and put in walk in cooler to cool.

03B-01-6

Detail 20812236

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish fritters (121) per manager was placed in unit 20 min ago. Reviewed to use time as a public health control. Was moved to kitchen to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-27-4

Detail 20364425

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm corrected to 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20364424

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- milk opened over 24 hours ago. Operator placed date mark. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20364426

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on the dry storage shelf- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20364423

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site