MANOU CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
949 W CANAL ST N, Belle Glade FL 33430 · 561.303.7492
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
APR 24
NOV 24
JUN 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area at the backend of kitchen on dry storage shelf among food items and single service items. Approximately 3 rodent droppings behind glass door reach in cooler near cook line in kitchen.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage rack in kitchen above cook line has accumulated dust debris, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized shelf.
Nov 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 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 priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of baked beans.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator handle soap and stored equipment then began handling bags of beans and pulled pork; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless steel freezer: Raw shrimp commercially packaged stored over cooked red beans in ziplock bags. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At stainless steel reach in cooler: Raw shelled eggs stored above various ready to eat food items like potato salad and shredded cheese. Operator stored properly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area at the backend of kitchen on dry storage shelf among food items and single service items. Approximately 3 rodent droppings behind glass door reach in cooler near cook line in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: baked beans (112F at 10:42am; 122F at 11:32am- Reheating) since 9:30am; cooked collard greens (88F at 10:42am; 109F- Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 9:30am. Food items did not reheat to 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler: raw seasoned ribs (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of unit to prepare a portion 15 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: baked beans (112F at 10:42am; 122F at 11:32am- Reheating) since 9:30am; cooked collard greens (88F at 10:42am; 109F- Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 9:30am. Food items did not reheat to 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale.
Handwash sink base damaged, employee unable to use only hand wash sink in kitchen area; the water would fall on floor.
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. Cooked beans, cooked ribs and collard greens cooked then frozen not date marked.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain pills stored above various food items on shelf of dry storage area with spices and above prep counter. Operator stored properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At single door stainless steel reach in cooler: Milk opened 4 days prior, as per operator; not date marked. Operator date marked.
Food stored on floor. Bucket with flour stored on the ground beside single door freezer near dry storage. Operator removed.
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.