Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge

2845 N Military Trl #7, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic portioned bag of raw chicken stored over raw fish. Advised Operator of proper storage/separation of raw animal food. **Warning**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic portioned bags of raw chicken stored over cooked vegetables. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat. **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began preparing vegetables without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. **Warning**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; tomatoes (65F - Ambient Cooling 9:10/69F 9:50); cut lettuce (72F - Ambient Cooling 9:10/74F 9:50). Operator stated items cut 1 hour prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided reporting agreement. Operator informed employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler; cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked turkey no date marked. Operator stated prepared onsite and held for 2 days, advised Operator of date marking requirements. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Unwashed produce stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to store food at least 6 inches off floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Mar 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 13, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Boges Jean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Boges Jean. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Apr 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dough and cooed vegetables in walk in cooler.Explained and he moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm. Employee changed the solution. Tested 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

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 . Beef patty held under time as public health control measure. No time marked. Plan available. Explained and he marked the time. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue cloth towel bucket stored in hand sink at front counter. Explained and manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at the bar. Manager puts all soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go clamshell foam containers stored not protected in dry food storage room. Explained and he inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Large spoon in standing water in a container on cook line. Water temperature 78 f. Explained. He dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.tiles around hood.

36-34-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles in front counter area.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.2 tiles missing in hallway ( bread storage area )

36-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge.

How does Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge 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 Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Choice Bakery Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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