SABINE CARIBBEAN LATINO
1028 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on water heater located in bathroom in back right corner of kitchen, directly next to back door. Operator removed and started to clean and sanitize
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023063182 | Oct 31, 2023 | May 24, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....chlorine +200 ppm. Employee drained sanitizer solution.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding brown rice 109F, white rice 106F, liver 74F on the prep table at kitchen, food was cooked to serve customer today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....pickle container at walk in cooler. Employee cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rinse hot dogs in handwashing sink. Discuss with employee.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...chicken was cooked 5 days ago with day marked not date marked. Operator properly date marked.
AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at dining area.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance...bathroom. Employee properly closed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to cross contamination.... Operator used triple sink to prep food, stored goat one compartment and next compartment prepped sanitizer solution chlorine which +200 ppm. Employee drained sanitizer solution.
No cleaning access to grease trap... not installed grease trap for three compartment sink.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment drainage objectionable odor at kitchen.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 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.... cooked pork 49F, cooked turkey 48F, cooked vegetables with meat 61F, spinach 58F in walk in cooler, cooler not capable maintain proper temperature. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
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....cooked pork 49F, cooked turkey 48F, cooked vegetables with meat 61F, spinach 58F in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.... cooked pork 49F, cooked turkey 48F, cooked vegetables with meat 61F, spinach 58F in walk in cooler, cooler not capable maintain proper temperature. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cooked pork 49F, cooked turkey 48F, cooked vegetables with meat 61F, spinach 58F in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...all cooked food turkey, pork, vegetables with wrong date marked.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched neck then continued preparing food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken; (45F - Cold Holding)RawChicken; (42F - Cold Holding)Cooked pork; (42F)
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of drinking water on shelf above Prep table. Employee discard drinking water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 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...vegetables with meat 50F in walk in cooler. Per operator Food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
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...vegetables with meat 50F in walk in cooler. Per operator Food was cooked yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot Holding black rice 124F, white rice 96F, ox tail 98F, black beans 125F, chicken sauce 116F in kitchen, food was cooked today to serve, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....coleslaw 77F in cook line, food not prepped or portion day, food being held less than 4 hours, operator removed food to walk in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....rice in handwashing sink at front line. Operator cleaned
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....multiple food in walk in cooler was cooked or prepped Monday, Friday, Tuesday in walk in cooler not properly date marked.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on water heater located in bathroom in back right corner of kitchen, directly next to back door. Operator removed and started to clean and sanitize
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fish (126F - Hot Holding) being held in front line steam table. Operator states fish was cooked 1 hour ago. Instructed operator to reheat to 165°F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stored in front line hand wash sink, operator removed
Accumulation of dead roaches in control devices. Observed 10 + dead roaches inside of control devices around water heater located in bathroom in back right corner of kitchen, directly next to back door. Operator removed and started to clean and sanitize
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.