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CARIBBEAN FIRE SIDE LLC

1401 CLARE AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401

Last inspected Jun 20, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6021995
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019008555Feb 19, 2019Mar 11, 2019$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patty (97F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. oxtail (121F - Cooling) at 12:20; cooling since 12:05 - 117F at 12:47 Observed on stove. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk-in in cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on top of handwashing sink. Operator removed pans.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
Intermediate/16-37-1
The state's own report →
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pan blocking hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at community ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container oil on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lowboy refrigerator; pork (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk-in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pan blocking hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. Operator had training but can't fine the paperwork.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at community ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container oil on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of chest freezer.
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink block by 15 lb gas tank. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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/53B-01-5/Warning
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 15 lb gas tank in rear of shop. Operator removed.
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/05-06-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at 2 door refrigerator pork over night (52F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at 2 door refrigerator pork over night (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Draw refrigerator; Fish (45F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.