D - CARIBBEAN SPOTLIGHT
1026 S MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561.433.3976
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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; Raw Chicken stored over raw fish. Advised operator who fixed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025035756 | Mar 24, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2021046766 | Oct 7, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $800 |
| 2--2019063307 | Dec 9, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $300 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for/in direct contact with food (bread) container. Operator removed paper towel.
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer to left against wall. Advised Operator to remove ice buildup.
Reach in white freezer left side against wall interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on top of reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked peas at reach in. Operator moved raw shrimp below cooked peas.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep table; cooked peas (111F - Cooling 2:25/109F 2:45); cooked chicken (109F - Cooling 2:25/109F 2:45). Operator stated cooling for 1 hour in covered pots at room temperature on prep table, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, uncovered and moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling.
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer close to back exit door: various raw fishes such as shrimp, stored over cooked yam. Operator stored properly.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided chlorine.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At reach in cooler: Cooked slip pea cooked then frozen 4 days prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. At reach in cooler: Cooked, frozen then thawed split pea cooked but not date marked. Operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in spray bottle unlabeled. Operator labeled.
Plumbing system in disrepair at mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop used in the morning, as per operator, stored in mop bucket of water.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In Kitchen Medicine stored on top of refrigerator Operator removed
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At Kitchen; cooked corn (82F - Cooling)since 3:00pm at 4:07pm, 2nd temperature @4:41pm-80F At this current rate food will not reach 70F within two hours. Operator moved to cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach-in Freezer; Raw Fish stored over beans Advised operator who fixed
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; Raw Chicken stored over raw fish. Advised operator who fixed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In Kitchen; Chemical stored beside beans Operator fixed
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No running water at mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food....stored chick peas, dough in thank you bags in reach in cooler. Operator replace food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken above beef, raw beef with raw fish in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored.
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