Taste Of The Carribean, 4308 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TASTE OF THE CARRIBEAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4308 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
License #: 1616909
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Hand wash sign at three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in steam table hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and male bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator uses bleach but purchased quaternary test kit.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and bathrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Female restroom.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in handle broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Throughout.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Turkey.
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom doors disconnected/broken.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Male restroom.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomato.
  • High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Both male and female restrooms.
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door frame at back door.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Throughout.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork at hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pork in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Not in sanitizing solution.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Female restroom.
  • High Priority - Duct tape used to repair plumbing. In both restrooms.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. One hot hold unit that has been unplugged and inoperable for a few months per operator. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both restrooms.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Variety of frozen meats.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Both male and female restrooms.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cabbage sauce.
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door frame at back door.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Fried plantains, and cabbage pickled sauce at broken steam table.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Throughout.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon with handle in container in direct contact with Cabbage pickled sauce
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork at hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pork in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Not in sanitizing solution.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Peeled egg plant, and pickled cabbage sauce.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Female restroom.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork and turkey in pans under broken steam table.
  • High Priority - Duct tape used to repair plumbing. In both restrooms.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish at 88° f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pork thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. One hot hold unit that has been unplugged and inoperable for a few months per operator. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both restrooms.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. One reach in cooler that held fish at 80° f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Variety of frozen meats.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler shelves rusted
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer top
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. women restroom
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12/26/12
10/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler shelves rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by 3 compartment sink and in kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in kitchen
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. beans kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. women restroom
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer top
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. various items on shelf in kiitchen Repeat Violation.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.---vegetables.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.---under hot holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.---pots, pans and thawing foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.---goat. Repeat Violation. Corrective action taken: PHF placed over stove.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.---spices.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.---water damaged ceiling tiles.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.---spice container reused. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.---back door.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---aluminum containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.---cooked goat, beef, chicken, rice.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth, on carrots and tomatoes. (Operator discard). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reachin freezer door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw fish. (Operator said raw fish is marinating and will be cooked as soon as possible. Was prepped less than four hours.)
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, rice.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, ready to eat cabbages in reachin cooler and reachin freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, in kitchen.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked cooked meats in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, in reachin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 9/3/10. seasoned fish 51f, On 9/3/10 cooked rice n peas 68f, cooked chicken 70f .see stop sale for complete list.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reachin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 9/03/10. On 9/3/10 raw seasoned fish 51 f, cooked rice and peas 68f, cooked chicken 70, as as other phf are all of temperature and have been in unit since last night. operator was informed that the reachin cooler may not be used until it can maintain potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees fahrenheit or less.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-04-1 Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands in dishwashing area and kitchen.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reachin freezer door. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles water stained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate by front counter. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/03/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/03/10.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked cooked meats in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, in reachin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 9/3/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reachin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 9/03/10.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, boxes with plantains in dishwashing/prep area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands in dishwashing area and kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reachin freezer door. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture over handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate by front counter. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/03/10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/03/10.
9/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, lower front of reachin cooler by frontline.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ceiling fans.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, pork at 129*F in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, bag with beans and rice.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, box with vegetables and plantains.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in reachin freezers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, lower front of reachin cooler by frontline.
  • Plumbing improperly installed, faucet incapable of covering all three compartments of three compartments sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ceiling fans.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, in dry food storage area.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date-expired 12/01/09. This violation must be corrected by : 2/16/10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 2/16/10.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, beans, flour.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of blood stained debris.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 29-06-1 Plumbing improperly installed, faucet unable to reach all three sinks at three compartments sink.
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture, by mop sink.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-03-1 Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms, women's.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-07-1 Observed handwashing sink not clean in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-22-1 Observed objectionable odors in dishwashing area emitting from floor drain.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises, one on floor by frontline behind reachin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 09/02/09.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 on floor in dishwashing area. This violation must be corrected by : 9/02/09.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Violation: 38-11-1 Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor, in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-04-1 Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household raid.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-07-2 Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cooked rice in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, rice in reachin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 09/03/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reachin cooler by frontline. This violation must be corrected by : 9/03/09.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, beans, flour.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of blood stained debris.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in dishwashing area.
  • Plumbing improperly installed, faucet unable to reach all three sinks at three compartments sink.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture, by mop sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms, women's.
  • Critical. Observed handwashing sink not clean in kitchen.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in restrooms and dishwashing area and in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in dishwashing area emitting from floor drain.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises, one on floor by frontline behind reachin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 09/02/09.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 6 dry on top of water heater tank next to three compartments sink. This violation must be corrected by : 9/09/09.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 on floor in dishwashing area. This violation must be corrected by : 9/02/09.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, men's restroom.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, by frontline.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor, in kitchen.
  • Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided in bathroom area and hallway.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household raid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements, application reflect "0" seats, but observed 15 seats.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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