RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
3760 NE 3 AVE, Pompano Bach FL 33064 · 9549333280
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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DEC 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed one live roach running on kitchen floor. 2. Observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling on top and underneath Bain Marie, not in use, in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $5,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025088039 | Dec 9, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2020044351 | Sep 8, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2016052646 | Oct 21, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | $2,300 |
| 2--2015050946 | Nov 18, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 | $1,500 |
| 2--2015029650 | Jun 30, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator removed soiled gloves and donned new ones without first handwashing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed both employees handling cell phone and then handling cleaned food utensils without hand washing.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing a bowl in the food prep sink, rinsing the soap off the bowl, and placing it at the cleaned utensil rack to air dry.
Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter.
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Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed several rusted paint cans, caulk, and other maintenance supplies stored at front counter above and next to beer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag and sweater stored above and next to cleaned utensils at cleaned utensil storage rack in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Heavy grease build up and old food debris at cookline floor in kitchen. 2. Observed dry beans and rice scattered on floor in dry storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken and cracked tiles throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed opened bag of jasmine rice stored directly on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Observed layer of old batter and food debris on top shelf of food prep table next to hand sink in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor in kitchen.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at front counter. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface of can opener, soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime at food prep table in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing next to walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored next to drink pitcher and stored on shelf above food prep table in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in pitted areas around floor drain in kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on food prep table next to cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at back door in kitchen.
Dec 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris underneath cookline equipment. 2. Observed heavy build up of old food debris underneath cookline food prep tables in kitchen.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at back exterior door.
Dec 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed one live roach running on kitchen floor. 2. Observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling on top and underneath Bain Marie, not in use, in kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 100 rodent droppings observed on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. 2. Approximately 100 rodent droppings on top shelf of food prep table next to cookline in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed missing knob at the exterior door creating a large opening to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris underneath cookline equipment. 2. Observed heavy build up of old food debris underneath cookline food prep tables in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Heavy soil observed on underside of paper towel dispenser at hand sink in kitchen.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at back exterior door.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored in food prep sink.
Aug 28, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Heavy build up of soil on underside of hand towel dispenser, where paper towels are dispensed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Dry beans in container in dry storage room stored uncovered, lid missing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop observed stored in mop bucket in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep tables in kitchen and in food prep sink basin in kitchen.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of dried beans in dry storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed beneath and around cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Container of beans in dry storage, stored uncovered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket by food prep sink in kitchen.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Carton of raw shell eggs stored over bowl of raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
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. Observed raw beef no longer in original packaging stored over raw shrimp no longer in original packaging in reach in freezer next to chest freezer in ware wash area. Operator reorganized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade stored at food prep table near cook line in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at from counter and in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw cabbage stored on the floor by walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, at front counter and in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Observed several bags of frozen beef thawing in basin of food prep sink in ware wash area. 2. Observed frozen chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink in ware wash area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in dirty mop water next to food prep sink in kitchen.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking in bowl of tostones on food prep counter in the kitchen. Operator time marked food out at 4pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken pastry 99F - Hot Holding and beef pastry 112F - Hot Holding in hot display case at the front counter. Food placed in unit less than two hours ago per operator. Operator turned unit up to higher heat setting.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the front counter and in employee bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, underneath cook line equipment in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer opposite walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by back door 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.