509 CARIBBEAN CUISINE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Upon call back license is still delinquent. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kayla Saintagne. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator stated he took Food manager test, but left his certificate home. Time Extended

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese hot holding at 111F. Operator started reheating Mac and cheese during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kayla Saintagne. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed whole in ceiling above ware washing area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board next to reach in coolers.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened beverage on prep table.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from food being served to customers.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several opened drinks in reach in cooler/freezer.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23 expiration. Observed operator purchase license 6/1/24. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean sauce in reach in cooler 48F per owner held over night.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice 48F placed in cooler 3 hours ago, owner placed on ice, re temp 43F 30 minutes later. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean sauce in reach in cooler 48F per owner held over night.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans and rice 71F, Mac and cheese 112F, mushroom base rice 70F all held 2.5 hours per owner, owner re heated to 165F or above during inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed only hand wash sink not working, clogged pipe, waiting on plumber. Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side door in kitchen that has a gap at threshold and door frame.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled under prep table.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: Manager states that he was sick the month of December. Will host training for employees as soon as possible. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time extension given Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: Manager states that he was sick the month of December. Will host training for employees as soon as possible. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time extension given Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: Manager states that he was sick the month of December. Will host training for employees as soon as possible. Time Extended

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

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

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

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink left of ice machine. Manager restocked soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go trays stored upright right of microwave. Manager covered to go trays. Corrected On-Site

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

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.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jason Eugene Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-04: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jason Eugene Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-08: No certified food manager for establishment. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-04: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-08: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Time Extended