FLAVORS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
107 SE 10 ST, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954-531-0684
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. At front counter salad table - cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were made less than one hour ago. Operator discarded at will during the inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017054616 | Oct 31, 2017 | Feb 13, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavily soiled cardboard used at cookline floor.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
Jun 1, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink reading 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine during the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over unwashed green bananas. Operator reorganized storing raw chicken to the lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. At front counter salad table - cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were made less than one hour ago. Operator discarded at will during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter steam table -cooked vegetables (110F - Hot Holding)reheated to 172F; fried chicken (95F - Hot Holding) reheated to 166F. Operator reheated both items during the inspection.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee engaging in food preparations not wearing hair restraint. Operator placed cap on during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all cooking equipment soiled. 2. Shelves opposite cook line soiled.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk-in cooler door gasket.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on yellow cutting board at food prep table in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cookline equipment in kitchen.
Food prep table bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle observed in direct contact with food in corn meal, rice, and flour storage bins in kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Beneath microwave oven on shelf in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on food prep table opposite cook line in kitchen.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen and prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two cases of frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature at the food prep sink in prep area. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table and at ware wash sink in prep area.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gaskets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table opposite the cook line. Operator stored wiping cloths in Sanitizer solution.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with to go bag in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area stored over tomatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Snapper 88° at the steam table with no temperature control. Placed at the steam table for less than two hours per operator, prepared today. Operator completed document to hold food on Time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Salt fish and ackee 112° at the steam table in the kitchen, placed on top of other pans in the steam table, less than 4 hours per operator. 2. Baked chicken 122F - Hot Holding, at the front counter steam table, less than 4 hours per operator. 3. White Rice 116°. Hot holding in the kitchen on the stove top under no temperature control, less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed alls food in the oven to reheat to 165°.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet outside by the back door.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with employee health and reporting agreement. Operator reviewed and signed with employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleaning at the food prep sink in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter. Provided sign, operator posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in the kitchen.
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.