A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery

2200 Lake Ida Rd #2-F, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery has been inspected eight times since 2022. A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Delray Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...stored goat dumplings in thank you bags . Operator removed food from the bag . **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...coleslaw 49F in reach in cooler , food not prepped today , food being held less than 4 hours , operator replace food on the prep table and time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding plantains 92F was cooked an hour ago , operators time marked **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
64
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - 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... coleslaw 78F on the prep table at kitchen , it was prepped two hours ago , operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding plantain 83F by the fryer being held 2 hours, operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by the 3 compartment sink .
29-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner thawing pork in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Employee put run water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store Wiping cloth bucket
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, Chicken and Turkey in Reach In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in 3 Compartment sink
06-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
70
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe on to of freezer meat stock overnight (95-97F - Cooling). See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe on to of freezer meat stock overnight (95-97F - Cooling). See stop sale
01B-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observe under prep table.
14-45-4
Basic - Observe hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe open bottle of water in refrigerator. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery.

How does A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.