Wimbos Crazy Potatoes
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Wimbos Crazy Potatoes has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Wimbos Crazy Potatoes' latest score is in line with the Lauderhill average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed shrimp hot held in steam table at 111F. As per operator, shrimp cooked and placed in unit 1.5 hours before the inspection. Operator reheat shrimp to 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed lobster tails cold held at 44F in Atosa refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 3 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator transfer lobster tails to chest freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with garbage mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
33
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced onions and peppers
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (66F - Cold Holding) sitting on prep table in room temperature.per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jakecia Wimbley 04/05/2017 **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tiles missing behind fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2022
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
35
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Observed no paper towels in the unisex restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in kitchen . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of frying oil stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall in back of fryer.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
42-01-4
47
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wimbos Crazy Potatoes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wimbos Crazy Potatoes on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wimbos Crazy Potatoes?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wimbos Crazy Potatoes.
How does Wimbos Crazy Potatoes compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Wimbos Crazy Potatoes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Wimbos Crazy Potatoes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wimbos Crazy Potatoes have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wimbos Crazy Potatoes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wimbos Crazy Potatoes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wimbos Crazy Potatoes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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