D - Caribbean Spotlight

1026 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-4719

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at D - Caribbean Spotlight, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 close to back exit door: various raw fishes such as shrimp, stored over cooked yam. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in spray bottle unlabeled . Operator labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At reach in cooler: Cooked slip pea cooked then frozen 4 days prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.

02C-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. At reach in cooler: Cooked, frozen then thawed split pea cooked but not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop used in the morning, as per operator, stored in mop bucket of water.

42-01-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at mop sink.

29-08-4

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.

27-11-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.

35B-03-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...beef 88° being held less than 4 hours , operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...stored cooked chickpeas to go plastic bag . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was D - Caribbean Spotlight last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D - Caribbean Spotlight on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does D - Caribbean Spotlight compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

D - Caribbean Spotlight most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has D - Caribbean Spotlight's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at D - Caribbean Spotlight have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at D - Caribbean Spotlight means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is D - Caribbean Spotlight inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D - Caribbean Spotlight is inspected around two times per year on average.

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