Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant

1275 Nw 31 Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33311

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “buildup of food debris/soil residue”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant's 29 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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**

01B-02-5

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**

08A-17-6

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-05-6

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**

50-17-3

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**

03D-01-5

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

05-03-4

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**

31A-11-4

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

31B-02-4

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

31B-03-4

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

36-36-4

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

36-73-4

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

36-68-5

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

50-09-4

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

23-24-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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**

35B-01-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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**

08A-04-5

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

16-33-4

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

16-37-1

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**

53B-01-5

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**

02C-02-5

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**

16-13-5

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

35B-01-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

36-01-4

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

22-08-4

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

23-03-4

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

23-24-4

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

22-02-4

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

35B-01-4

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

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?

Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.

Has Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Wayne's Seafood & Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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