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GRACE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT, LLC

940 PARK AVE STE 107, Lake Park FL 33403

Last inspected Jun 24, 2024 · 3 visits since February 2024

□ 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
Licence6013594
Grade history
FEB 24
APR 24
Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $3,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024040280Jun 24, 2024Dec 27, 2024$800
2--2016007128Feb 5, 2016Jun 9, 2016$2,400
2--2015052298Dec 2, 2015Dec 30, 2015$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in the bathroom.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2024 · Missing back Flow preventer for both hose bibbs at mop sink in the one bathroom Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2024 · Same no test kit for chlorine Admin Complaint
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2024 · No probe thermometer available upon request. Admin Complaint
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/Return visit Jun 24, 2024 · No proof of food handler training.( servsafe color copy on hard paper no third party Original certificate. Copy from one certificate used for all employees) Admin Complaint
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2024 · Both bathrooms doors are not self closing. Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available upon request
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2024 · Not available upon request Admin Complaint
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2024 · Back door not protected by self closing door. Admin Complaint
The state's own report →
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee using cellphone with gloved hands then started cutting lettuce without changing gloves. Explained and she properly changed the gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in the bathroom.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available upon request
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water in a container next to steam table. Water temperature 102 f. Manager dumped the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting lettuce prior to washing. Explained and she washed the remaining lettuce head.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed, rinsed and placed to dry food storage/cooking containers/utensils without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Operator set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, properly sanitized dishes.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
High priority/50-17-3

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.