WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

LETS DISH CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

5083 OKEECHOBEE BVLD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
7 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
21

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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 10

03D-01-5

Detail 24531140

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At 6 door reach in cooler; cooked rice (79F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container tightly covered with lid, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

12A-16-4

Detail 24531136

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered kitchen and began preparing/packaging food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 24531142

High Priority - Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (dough). Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags for food.

14-86-1

Detail 24531139

High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container (fried chicken). Advised Operator to use only food-grade paper for food.

50-17-3

Detail 24531145

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Division of Hotels and Restaurants License #SEA6020353 expired 12/1/2025. Establishment is open/operating, selling food to customers (public at large). Advised Operator to renew/maintain license/requirements. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24531143

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At 6 door reach in cooler; cooked rice (79F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container tightly covered with lid, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 24531137

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; fried chicken (95F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked prior to being held less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24531141

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 24531138

Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Advised Operator to maintain all hand washing sinks with soap. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 24531144

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

12A-16-4

Detail 24378641

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered kitchen then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customer without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Operator entered kitchen then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customer without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 24378640

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24378639

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24378638

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 24260268

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered kitchen then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customer without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24260267

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license. Warning

08A-11-5

Detail 24260270

High Priority - Raw animal food (raw chicken) stored over canned/bottled drinks in walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to move raw chicken to bottom shelf. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24260266

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 2 hours. Advised Operator to return items to 41F or below within 2 hours or fully cook (chicken 165F/pork 145F) within 2 hours or discard within 2 hours. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24260269

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24260271

Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23582367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; cooked rice (118F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (120F - Hot Holding) Per operator food held at steam table for approximately two hours Advised operator to reheat to 165+F Operator moved to stove top to begin reheat process Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23582368

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen at Reach in Cooler; cut cabbage (58F - Cooling)since 11@2:30pm@3:15-same Atheism current rate food will not reach 41F within four hours. Advised over who moved to quick chill Corrective Action Taken

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 23032404

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from washing dirty dishes, out on gloves and began cutting produce without washing hands, Discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23032407

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. At reach in freezer; portioned raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved fish above chicken. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23032410

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over cooking oil. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23032412

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by pot lid. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23032408

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

51-16-7

Detail 23032406

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Application submitted/pending. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23032405

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23032409

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, prepared 2 days prior, no date mark. Operator date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 23032411

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23032403

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walking cooler; unwashed onions stored over cooked beans. Operator moved beans. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 22960547

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No plans submitted/approved. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22960546

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line; - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22960548

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 22910761

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Cooked vegetables in broth 50 (Cooling )in walk- in cooler; food cooked yesterday and left inside cooler to cool overnight; food covered ; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 22910765

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach can used to hold gas lines under steam table; advised operator to remove - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

08A-17-6

Detail 22910764

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Raw fish and raw pork and raw beef all not commercially packaged in chest freezer at kitchen entrance Advised to separate and store properly - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Not properly separated Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22910763

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Cooked vegetables in broth 50 (Cooling )in walk- in cooler; food cooked yesterday and left inside cooler to cool overnight; food covered ; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22910762

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22910766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line; - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22910767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 22908828

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.

22-45-4

Detail 22908827

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes, rinsing and not sanitizing afterwards; operator properly set up three compartment sink Corrected On-Site

41-05-4

Detail 22908829

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach can used to hold gas lines under steam table; advised operator to remove

08A-11-5

Detail 22908822

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish stored on top of bottled soft drinks Advised to store properly

08A-20-5

Detail 22908830

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw goat stored in the same container with raw oxtail ; food not touching; separated Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22908820

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. Raw fish and raw pork and raw beef all not commercially packaged in chest freezer at kitchen entrance Advised to separate and store properly

01B-02-5

Detail 22908824

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. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.

22-02-4

Detail 22908823

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at prep table; replaced Corrected On-Site

31A-07-4

Detail 22908817

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing / not available in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink at cook line no water running at all; no other handwash sinks in the food preparation/ cook line / dishwashing area; Handwash sink at the bar- no running hot water in separate room; As per operator washing hands in the bathroom

16-37-1

Detail 22908826

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- no chlorine test strips when using chlorine as sanitizer; provided some Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 22908813

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink in the kitchen

31B-02-4

Detail 22908819

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar

51-16-7

Detail 22908825

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout

27-16-5

Detail 22908816

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line no water running at all; no other handwash sinks in the food preparation/ cook line / dishwashing area; Handwash sink at the bar- no running hot water in separate room; As per operator washing hands in the bathroom

08B-38-4

Detail 22908814

Basic - Food stored on floor- containers of peppers and ginger ; onion bag - all on the floor in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22908821

Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in cooler under condenser fans at the back;

23-03-4

Detail 22908818

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line;

22-16-4

Detail 22908815

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22960549

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: No plans submitted ; as per Supervisor Sevilla 30 day extension Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No plans submitted/approved. Admin Complaint

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22907890

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: No plans submitted ; as per Supervisor Sevilla 30 day extension Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22778118

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22775904

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen on cabinet and 2 live roaches on floor. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: 6 live roaches Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22775905

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 22775472

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen on cabinet and 2 live roaches on floor. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22775473

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22775471

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches in kitchen on storage shelves, prep table, floors under all equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed 10 dead roaches on storage shelf and under equipment in kitchen. Admin Complaint

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 22771172

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing pots, stopped to prepare/package food without washing hands. Advised Operator on proper hand washing. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 22771168

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide stored under cook prep table. Advised Operator pesticide unapproved for use in establishment. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22771170

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over cooked oxtails. Advised Operator to store raw under ready to eat. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22771174

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22771164

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs (56F -Ambient Air Cold Holding) . Operator stated held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22771175

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk in cooler, rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (54F - Cold Holding); brown stew chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (56F -Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22771166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (54F - Cold Holding); brown stew chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22771169

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line fried plantains (93F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated food prepared today 3 hours prior held on stove/in steam table until served. Advised Operator to reheat items to 165F. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22771171

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Advised Operator to wash, rinse and sanitize. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22771167

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with pan. Employee moved pan. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22771173

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by steam table, no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22771176

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22771177

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink, spray bottle with cleaning chemical unlabeled. Advised Operator to label. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22771163

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches in kitchen on storage shelves, prep table, floors under all equipment. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22771165

Basic - Stored food not covered. At reach in freezer, raw fish completely unpackaged, no container, no covering. Advised Operator to store properly. Warning

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 22296846

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ....Owner come Cook no roof of food handler training . - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Not provided Time Extended

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22286886

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....white rice 56°, bean rice 56°, fried beans 55°, bean soup 57°, fried chicken 57°, liver 56° , salt fish 55° , conch fritters in walk in cooler, per operator food not prep , portion or Cooke today , food being held more than four hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22286888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....white rice 56°, bean rice 56°, fried beans 55°, bean soup 57°, fried chicken 57°, liver 56° , salt fish 55° , conch fritters 56° in walk in cooler, per operator food not prep , portion or Cooke today , food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. ...coleslaw 57°, akai 57° in reach in cooler being held less than four hours . Operator moved food another acceptable cooler .Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22286889

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ....Owner come Cook no roof of food handler training .

02C-02-5

Detail 22286887

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...white rice, bean soup, , fried chicken, black beans all cooked food was cooked day before yesterday not date marked at walk in cooler . Operator discarded food. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-2

Detail 21695209

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21695211

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding rice 82° , goat curry 69° in steam table being held less than 2 hours . Operator reheating at 167, 165° Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21695208

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored gloves, containers in handwashing sink . Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21695210

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

33-06-4

Detail 21695212

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink

Sep 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 21343487

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours ......pork stew 45, rice 49, black beans 46 in walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-10: cooked jerk chicken 48° in walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked last night. Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21343488

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 ......pork stew 45, rice 49, black beans 46 in walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-10: 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 .....cooked jerk chicken 48° in walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked last night. .... Marinated chicken 46°, salted pork 45°, raw pork 46° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21343485

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....pork 44 , beef 45, chicken 45 in walk-in cooler , per operator food being held less than four hours. Operator moved food to reach in freezer . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-10: Marinated chicken 46°, salted pork 45°, raw pork 46° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 21343484

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelved underneath prep table ,underneath stove with rust that has pitted the surface at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-10: Not repaired Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21343486

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises...one dead roach underneath counter at front line. Employee cleaned and sanitized . Front counter separate from the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-10: Two dead roaches by the POS cabinet at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitizer area. Admin Complaint

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 21341869

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours ......pork stew 45°, rice 49°, black beans 46° in walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. Warning

03B-15-5

Detail 21341871

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....fried chicken 112°-124° in steam table being held less than four hours. Operator time marked on food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21341868

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...two live roaches front counter (front counter separate from kitchen ). Operator killed them and sanitized the area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21341865

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 ......pork stew 45°, rice 49°, black beans 46° in walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21341864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....pork 44° , beef 45°, chicken 45° in walk-in cooler , per operator food being held less than four hours. Operator moved food to reach in freezer . Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21341870

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser , bleach spray bottle stored in cook line . Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21341866

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored in use lid in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21341867

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21341873

Basic - Shelved underneath prep table ,underneath stove with rust that has pitted the surface at kitchen. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21341872

Basic - Dead roaches on premises...one dead roach underneath counter at front line. Employee cleaned and sanitized . Front counter separate from the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-15-5

Detail 20924705

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding chicken stue 102° at cook line being held less than 2 hours . Cook time marked Corrective Action Taken

50-17-2

Detail 20924704

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renew it at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

01A-15-4

Detail 20924708

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. Snappers . Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20924710

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...coleslaw 55°, butter 47° in reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook food being held less than four hours. Cooke moved food to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 20924706

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233....Cook .

27-16-4

Detail 20924709

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20924707

Basic - Food stored on floor...onion at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20924703

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...tongs, spoons

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 20644418

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Right next to Goya seasoning on dry storage. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20644412

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20644415

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on kitchen area. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20644410

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

38-07-4

Detail 20644414

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Right above steam table

29-08-4

Detail 20644417

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot and cold water knots on hand washing sink on kitchen area do not close all the way. Water leaking Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 20644413

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Car engine, dryer, bicycle.

36-30-4

Detail 20644411

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. On prep area right outside walk-in cooler and around the corner next to reach in freezer

48-04-4

Detail 20644416

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.