ARTIBONITE CARIBEAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler; cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed door not shut properly, door being obstructed by a container filled with cook pork. Operator removed the container and door shut properly. Operator moved all TCS foods to reach in freezers for quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: 2 door reach in cooler Cooked chicken (41-45F - Cold Holding) Cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding) As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for quick chill Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside kitchen light on ceiling missing shield Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking equipment stored in hand sink. Employees removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in grain container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Card board on floor in kitchen soiled

Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on true cooler

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of juice stored on floor. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with food debris

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed hand washing procedures. Operator removed gloves then washed hands Corrected On-Site

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

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. Reviewed big 6 with operator. Provided hand out

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used to store cooking containers. Operator removed containers Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided during inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating food while prepping food in kitchen. Operator instructed employee to stop eating while cooking. Employee discarded food Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of salt container. Operator removed phone Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap observed at back exit door by mop sink Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooked beans stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled at cookline Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled salt container Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading 10ppm chlorine. Manager added bleach to correct 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to cook line under no time or temperature control, stewed fish (109F - Hot Holding). Per employee finished cooking approximately 10:30am and moved off stove. Employee replaced back on stove to reheat for proper hot holding. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On table by steam well, sliced tomatoes 63F at 11:35am (cut cooling 20 minutes) to 66F at 11:50am. Employee moved tomatoes to reach in cooler to properly chill. Corrective Action Taken

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/ Wilcia Benjamin 10-19-2017 ServSafe Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Traulsen reach in cooler pans of cooked beef missing date mark when produced. Per manager in cooler more than 24 hrs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large clean pots stored on floor of kitchen by cook line.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on top of microwave in kitchen.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible gap at bottom of back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon jugs of vinegar and container if fryer oil on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy discoloration around top of walls due to grease buildup.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing pans in triple sink without setting up a sanitizer sink. Reviewed proper washing procedures with manager. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed ware washing at triple sink. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to set up triple sink with chlorine. Tested at 100ppm chlorine Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Wilcia Benjamin 10-19-2017 Manager scheduled for new test as did not pass first attempt. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Operator unable to provide; PIC: Wilcia Benjamin Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Operator unable to provide probe thermometer at time of inspection Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading over 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Tested at 200+ppm. Remade solution at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

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/ -Observed Wilcia Benjamin food manager certification expired on 10/19/2022. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked turkey, pork and goat meat stored in Traulsen refrigerator. Per operator, all items were cooked on 07/18/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 06/17/2022

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical underneath prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed several light shields missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single used cans reuse to stored food items .

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of old food residue. Repeat Violation

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

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. A copy has been given to the operator. Corrected On-Site

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/ - Observed food manager certification expired on 10/19/2022

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked turkey, chicken and pork stored in Traulsen refrigerator. Per operator, all items were cooked on 1/11/2023

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean plates stored in kitchen not inverted.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee purse stored on food storage shelf.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed several light shields missing throughout kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on wall throughout kitchen.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certification expired on 06/17/2022 and 04/25/ 2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed several light shields missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed a buildup of soiled residue on can opener blade holster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked beef hot held at 117 degrees Fahrenheit in steam table. Per operator, item place in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat to 177 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked turkey, gravy and goat meat stored in refrigerator. Per operator, all items were cooked on 12/7/2021 Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator next to food items.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true freezer gasket in disrepairs.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers and cases with food items stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shields missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2. Observed no handwash sign at a hand sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed a buildup of foreign materials on can opener holster.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in Traulsen refrigerator with food to be served to customers.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed container with unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked turkey and goat meat in Traulsen refrigerator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with heavy grease.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in passage way leaking to kitchen. Operator kill and sanitizer area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed operator wash his hands in 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed a buildup of old foods residue on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked turkey, chicken and goat meat stored in traulsen refrigerator. Per operator, all items were cooked on 09/08/2021.

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.

Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee drink stored on top shelf in traulsen refrigerator. Operator relocate.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with plantains stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed containers with unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked chicken and goat meat in refrigerator.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -1. Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance and old food residue. -.2. Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavy soiled cardboard on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Observed water leaking on kitchen floor from hand wash sink.