LETS DISH CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
5083 OKEECHOBEE BVLD, West Palm Beach FL 33417 · 561.689.3263
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
JUN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach can used to hold gas lines under steam table; advised operator to remove
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024020465 | Apr 2, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $500 |
| 2--2024032487 | Jun 4, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2022052443 | Sep 10, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 | $520 |
| 2--2018028204 | Apr 30, 2018 | Jul 26, 2018 | $300 |
| 2--2018008536 | Feb 13, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2015054030 | Dec 9, 2015 | Apr 14, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At 6 door reach in cooler; cooked rice (79F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container tightly covered with lid, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered kitchen and began preparing/packaging food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (dough). Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags for food.
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container (fried chicken). Advised Operator to use only food-grade paper for food.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Division of Hotels and Restaurants License #SEA6020353 expired 12/1/2025. Establishment is open/operating, selling food to customers (public at large). Advised Operator to renew/maintain license/requirements.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At 6 door reach in cooler; cooked rice (79F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container tightly covered with lid, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; fried chicken (95F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked prior to being held less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Advised Operator to maintain all hand washing sinks with soap.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered kitchen then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customer without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered kitchen then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customer without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license.
Raw animal food (raw chicken) stored over canned/bottled drinks in walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to move raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 2 hours. Advised Operator to return items to 41F or below within 2 hours or fully cook (chicken 165F/pork 145F) within 2 hours or discard within 2 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; cooked rice (118F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (120F - Hot Holding) Per operator food held at steam table for approximately two hours Advised operator to reheat to 165+F Operator moved to stove top to begin reheat process
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen at Reach in Cooler; cut cabbage (58F - Cooling)since 11@2:30pm@3:15-same Atheism current rate food will not reach 41F within four hours. Advised over who moved to quick chill
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from washing dirty dishes, out on gloves and began cutting produce without washing hands, Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
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; portioned raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved fish above chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over cooking oil. Operator removed chemicals.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by pot lid. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Application submitted/pending.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, prepared 2 days prior, no date mark. Operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walking cooler; unwashed onions stored over cooked beans. Operator moved beans.
Jul 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line;
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license.
Jun 5, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach can used to hold gas lines under steam table; advised operator to remove
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. Raw fish and raw pork and raw beef all not commercially packaged in chest freezer at kitchen entrance Advised to separate and store properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line;
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority7 Intermediate4 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 and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes, rinsing and not sanitizing afterwards; operator properly set up three compartment sink
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach can used to hold gas lines under steam table; advised operator to remove
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish stored on top of bottled soft drinks Advised to store properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw goat stored in the same container with raw oxtail; food not touching; separated
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. Raw fish and raw pork and raw beef all not commercially packaged in chest freezer at kitchen entrance Advised to separate and store properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at prep table; replaced
Handwash sink missing / not available in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink at cook line no water running at all; no other handwash sinks in the food preparation/ cook line / dishwashing area; Handwash sink at the bar- no running hot water in separate room; As per operator washing hands in the bathroom
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- no chlorine test strips when using chlorine as sanitizer; provided some
No hot running water at three-compartment sink in the kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line no water running at all; no other handwash sinks in the food preparation/ cook line / dishwashing area; Handwash sink at the bar- no running hot water in separate room; As per operator washing hands in the bathroom
Food stored on floor- containers of peppers and ginger; onion bag - all on the floor in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly
Ice buildup in or walk-in cooler under condenser fans at the back;
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line;
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 4, 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license.
Apr 4, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license.
Apr 4, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license.
Apr 3, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches in kitchen on storage shelves, prep table, floors under all equipment.
Apr 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing pots, stopped to prepare/package food without washing hands. Advised Operator on proper hand washing.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide stored under cook prep table. Advised Operator pesticide unapproved for use in establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over cooked oxtails. Advised Operator to store raw under ready to eat.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs (56F -Ambient Air Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk in cooler, rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (54F - Cold Holding); brown stew chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (56F -Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (54F - Cold Holding); brown stew chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line fried plantains (93F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated food prepared today 3 hours prior held on stove/in steam table until served. Advised Operator to reheat items to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Advised Operator to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with pan. Employee moved pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by steam table, no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink, spray bottle with cleaning chemical unlabeled. Advised Operator to label.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches in kitchen on storage shelves, prep table, floors under all equipment.
Stored food not covered. At reach in freezer, raw fish completely unpackaged, no container, no covering. Advised Operator to store properly.
Sep 18, 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.....Owner come Cook no roof of food handler training.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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....white rice 56°, bean rice 56°, fried beans 55°, bean soup 57°, fried chicken 57°, liver 56°, salt fish 55°, conch fritters in walk in cooler, per operator food not prep, portion or Cooke today, food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....white rice 56°, bean rice 56°, fried beans 55°, bean soup 57°, fried chicken 57°, liver 56°, salt fish 55°, conch fritters 56° in walk in cooler, per operator food not prep, portion or Cooke today, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food....coleslaw 57°, akai 57° in reach in cooler being held less than four hours. Operator moved food another acceptable cooler.Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
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.....Owner come Cook no roof of food handler training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...white rice, bean soup,, fried chicken, black beans all cooked food was cooked day before yesterday not date marked at walk in cooler. Operator discarded food.
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.