Caribbean American Cuisine

3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Other

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Caribbean American Cuisine has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 15, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell egg in back of flip top cooler. Ready to eat cheese and tomatoes in front.operator relocated raw eggs to front. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medications and Vicks on back of soda tower. Operator relocated to office.

41-07-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee food container (rice) in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed. Ice disposed of.

12B-14-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by cookline. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kits for chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cookline. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in walk-in cooler and freezer, multiple bus tubs of product made more than 24 hours with no date mark.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in reach in freezer. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter - soda fountain nozzles- operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pancake batter. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet.

29-11-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean American Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean American Cuisine on file is from Nov 15, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean American Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean American Cuisine.

How does Caribbean American Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Caribbean American Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Caribbean American Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean American Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean American Cuisine 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 Caribbean American Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean American Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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