A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery's latest score of 43 falls below the Lake Worth average of 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored directly above open bucket of peeled plantains, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: In walk in cooler raw fish above open bucket of sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storages of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In women's bathroom unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning agent, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: In women's bathroom unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning agent, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
19
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used hand to wipe face then began to handle and cut veggies. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Employee itched hair and without washing hands handled tongs to remove food from deep fryer. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen food prep table heavy build up of grease and food residue. Advised operator to clean and sanitize table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: In kitchen food prep table heavy build up of grease and food residue. Advised operator to clean and sanitize table. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler Cooked beef and crab mix (50F - Cooling) at 8:50 per operator product cooked yesterday 22:00 and held in walk in cooler overnight product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used hand to wipe face then began to handle and cut veggies. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rinsed out dirty dish and placed in sink and without washing handing began to handle limes and raw turkey. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In kitchen next to front counter container of household ant pesticide powder. Discussed with operator to remove. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven at cook line cooked black rice and beans (120F - Hot Holding); cooked brown rice (117F - Hot Holding); cooked white rice (124F - Hot Holding)per operator product cooked yesterday and left in oven over night ( oven was turned off) see stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler Cooked beef and crab mix (50F - Cooling) at 8:50 per operator product cooked yesterday 22:00 and held in walk in cooler overnight product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven at cook line cooked black rice and beans (120F - Hot Holding); cooked brown rice (117F - Hot Holding); cooked white rice (124F - Hot Holding)per operator product cooked yesterday and left in oven over night ( oven was turned off) see stop sale. In kitchen on prep table cooked cow foot (94F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked this morning at 7:00; operator placed product back on stove and reheated to 194F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on dry storage shelf bottles of expanding foam stored next to containers of seasoning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. In reach in cooler at front counter house made and bottled in establishment fresh lemonade not bearing warning label. Discussed with operator to add label to bottles. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen food prep table heavy build up of grease and food residue. Advised operator to clean and sanitize table. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen large pot of raw turkey stored on floor. Operator removed and placed on stove to cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen cutting boards heavily grooved and no longer cleanable. Advised operator to replace. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In reach in cooler condensation pipe leaking into cooler on top of food containers. Operator removed containers and placed a bin to catch water operator advised to repair reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter ice machine with black/green mold like substance. Advised operator to clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
25
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler; Raw chicken over chicken broth. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up food from floor, discarded and continued cooking food without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched faced and continued handling food and clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook-line prep table; cow foot stew (101F - Hot Holding)chicken sauce (116F - Hot Holding) sitting out on table, for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed food items to reheat on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler; cooked spinach (42-48F at 9:50am - Cooling overnight ), food covered. At current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top; ; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); cooked goat (45F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today, items held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Flip Top; ; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); cooked goat (45F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today, items held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler; cooked spinach (42-48F at 9:50am - Cooling overnight ), food covered. At current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear substance not labeled. Identified as bleach, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - kitchen handwashing sink, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor under dough machine in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of cases of vinegar. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler; bucket of plantains stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Reach in cooler at cookline **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
17
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hold holding plantain 87° at cook line, chicken patty 128° being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... cooked pork, turkey, chicken, beef at walk in cooler was cooked 2 days ago . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered...turkey , sauce at reach in cooler . Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in kitchen. Observed hand washing sink does not consistently dispense water.
31A-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in customer restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink in kitchen in poor repair.
14-11-5
82
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket on walk-in cooler soiled with mold like buildup.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
86
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
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 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 three times, more than any other issue at A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery.
How does A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
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 six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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.
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