DENISE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1017 N FEDERAL HWY, Boynton Beach FL 33435 · 954-842-8215
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 9 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork stew 82F, cooling on stove in kitchen for more than 6 hours. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024044582 | Jul 10, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2015036634 | Jul 11, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Diana Beaufrere took manager class and didn't pass. She will take test again next week.
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 72F cooling since yesterday in a deep tight closed container in glass door cooler. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork stew 82F, cooling on stove in kitchen for more than 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork stew 82F, cooling on stove in kitchen for more than 6 hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 72F cooling since yesterday in a deep tight closed container in glass door cooler.
Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with pork in glass door refrigerator. Operator removed food from bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Snapper 64F, marinating in kitchen sink for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed fish back in refrigerator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Diana Beaufrere took manager class and didn't pass. She will take test again next week.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to triple sink.
Aug 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/.
Jul 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/.
Jul 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Silver reach in cooler - fresh shell eggs over hot dog buns - operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
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. front counter silver reach in - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). back kitchen glass door reach in - cooked beans and rice (73F - Cold Holding) All the above foods were not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. front counter silver reach in - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). back kitchen glass door reach in - cooked beans and rice (73F - Cold Holding) All the above foods were not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale.
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/.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All refrigerators missing ambient thermometers.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Silver reach in cooler - fresh shell eggs over hot dog buns - operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
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. front counter silver reach in - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). back kitchen glass door reach in - cooked beans and rice (73F - Cold Holding) All the above foods were not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. front counter silver reach in - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). back kitchen glass door reach in - cooked beans and rice (73F - Cold Holding) All the above foods were not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale.
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/.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from kitchen hand sink. Inspector utilized alcohol swabs to sanitized hands for the inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All refrigerators missing ambient thermometers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from kitchen hand sink.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No running water at mop sink.
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.