MBS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT AND BAKERY INC
1825 E SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954-560-1135
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects. Observed live insects in container of rice in the kitchen. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024041263 | Jul 11, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 1. Observed Spaghetti (61F), cooked beef (61F), rice and beans (61F), cooked corn (61F), and snapper (58F) in walk in cooler, stored overnight in unit per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Spaghetti (61F), cooked beef (61F), rice and beans (61F), cooked corn (61F), and snapper (58F) in walk in cooler, stored overnight in unit per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Spaghetti in walk in cooler prepared two days ago per operator with no date marking.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket a walk in cooler door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil's at the cookline in kitchen in Utensil water 114F.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on food storage rack opposite cookline and on storage racks in warewash area.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Chicken patty stuffing dated 11-28, Beef patty stuffing dated 11-25, and Cream corn dated 11-24. See Stop Sale.
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. Observed chicken stew (47F), cooked chicken (49F), and rice and beans (49F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stew (47F), cooked chicken (49F), and rice and beans (49F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door. See Stop Sale.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at walk in cooler door.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket, two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Walk in cooler door gasket torn, kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at two door reach in cooler, opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Jun 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets at walk in cooler door in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on door gaskets at two door reach in cooler opposite cookline. 2. Walk in cooler door gaskets.
Sep 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. 1, Walk in cooler door broken and hanging by one hinge, door does not close or open properly. 2. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler.
Sep 12, 2024Administrative 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 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.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Assorted, packaged and prepared on site. cookies and dessert pastries in display unit at front counter with no labels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets three door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on reach in freezer near ware wash sink.
Jul 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cooked chicken (51F), cooked pork (50F); lalo (53F); cooked vegetable (51F); cooked beef (51F); rice (51F) stored in the walk in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. Walk in cooler door damaged, will not properly open or close. See Stop Sale.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license observed posted.
Equipment in poor repair. 1, Walk in cooler door broken and hanging by one hinge, door does not close or open properly. 2. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken, on black bean storage container in kitchen.
Light not functioning. 1. One light at hood above cookline. 2. Two lights in kitchen and prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, wall behind cookline in kitchen.
Jul 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 150 rodent droppings observed on packaged single serve items, inside food utensils, on napkins, on storage shelves, on canned food packaging, and underneath hand sink and storage racks in storage area adjacent to kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cooked chicken (51F), cooked pork (50F); lalo (53F); cooked vegetable (51F); cooked beef (51F); rice (51F) stored in the walk in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. Walk in cooler door damaged, will not properly open or close. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green banana (115F - Hot Holding), prepared today and stored at the cookline under no temperature control.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach, degreaser, and can of hot shot stored next to cleaned pots and pans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty red bucket in basin of hand wash sink in kitchen.
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.
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. Two employees hired less than 60 days. Provided Operator employee reporting agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean utensils stored between equipment, knives observed stored in between flip top cooler unit and reach in cooler unit in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license observed posted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal water bottle observed stored on food prep table in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1, Walk in cooler door broken and hanging by one hinge, door does not close or open properly. 2. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken, on black bean storage container in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bagged onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. 1. One light at hood above cookline. 2. Two lights in kitchen and prep area.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on utensil storage shelf in warehouse wash area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, wall behind cookline in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored by mixer.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. Prepared celery in walk in cooler with mold like growth. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use left side flip top cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Presence of insects. Observed live insects in container of rice in the kitchen. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1. Rice in a container on the food prep table container several live insects. See stop sale.
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. Meat Patty 88° at the front counter, no temperature control. Operator placed at front counter at 7am, not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meat Patty 88° at the front counter, no temperature control. Operator placed at front counter at 7am, not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and soap stored next to clean food utensils on food prep table. Operator removed.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 poster. Operator posted.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided clean up poster. Operator posted.
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 employee reporting agreement. Operator signed and reviewed with employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler, rice and grits prepared more than 24 hours ago per operator, without date markings.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on the floor behind the bar and front counter area. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on Everest reach in cooler in the kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Beverage air, Reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and slime. Beverage air reach in cooler gaskets.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer solution in bucket on prep table tested at 0ppm. Operator remade, tested at 100ppm.
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.