Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Mar 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by 3 compartment sink and chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed 2 live roaches, 1 on the floor and 1 crawling the wall behind the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat, cooked chicken and mac and cheese prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed cooked goat, cooked chicken and mac and cheese prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked inside walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 sodas tanks not secured next to walk in cooler entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed 2 sodas tanks not secured next to walk in cooler entrance. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under rack next to standing unit at kitchen area, also observed 1 dead roach inside drawer next to fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in the kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spray bottle next to stove at kitchen area, operator removed from kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by 3 compartment sink and chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding) next to fryer, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator moved to reach in cooler. Also observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in reach cooler, as per employee less than 2 hours. Food was moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat, cooked chicken and mac and cheese prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink next to cook line at kitchen area. Operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cooked beans stored on broken container at reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 sodas tanks not secured next to walk in cooler entrance. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under rack next to standing unit at kitchen area, also observed 1 dead roach inside drawer next to fryer. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to microwave at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in cooler. Also throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw oxtail pot stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty container next to ice machine, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
21
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaging food preparation and moved dirty stuff without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated raw pork (87F - Cold Holding) next to stove at kitchen area, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved container to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken wings in standing unit across hand wash sink at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to stove at kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed cooked goat not dated inside marked on cart at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified on rack by walk in cooler entrance.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 94° F next to steam table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to stove at kitchen by cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit next to microwave at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle in standing unit next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area, operator moved tray to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
22
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated raw oxtail (54F - Cold Holding) next to 3 compartment sink, as per employee food was prepared 45 minutes ago. Employee proceeded to moved food container to walk in cooler next. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed mac and cheese and cooked goat not date marked on cart at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on employees bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employees engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in reach in cooler next to chest freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink by fryer.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
45
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe on hand wash sink next to preparation table at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observe no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked goat and cooked beans not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observe food not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe on both employees at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observe. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding) next to fryer, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved chicken wings to reach in cooler. **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. Observe cooked vegetables (128F - Hot Holding) on steamer, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee proceeded to reheat food.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe on hand wash sink next to preparation table at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe on hand wash sink next to preparation table at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observe cooked goat and cooked beans not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observe 2 dead roaches inside hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe on both employees at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed chicken wings being partially cooked, and no procedures available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: As per operator now chicken wings are fully cooked.
03C-90-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jean Sataille certification expired on 09/15/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Saint Herese has been working 5 months approximately. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat,chicken and turkey not date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Still observed cooked goat,chicken and turkey not date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
67
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut onions (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee approximate 2 hours. Employee add ice bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed chicken wings being partially cooked, and no procedures available.
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jean Sataille certification expired on 09/15/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a carrots bag being stored inside HWS next to preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Saint Herese has been working 5 months approximately.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on both HWSat kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed cooked goat,chicken and turkey not date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on cooler next to white chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to microwave at kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both HWS at kitchen area.
31B-04-4
30
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-05-15: Observed no training for Molly. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
13-03-4
78
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (117F - Hot Holding) inside warmer next to fryer, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Observed cooked rice and oxtail not date ma, as per employee from previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to microwave, employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under stove and fryers at cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed unit at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to microwave, in kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
47
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Still observed soiled cutting boards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Still observed soiled cutting boards. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Did not observed employee reporting agreement available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Did not observed employee reporting agreement available. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Still observed soiled cutting boards. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Did not observed employee reporting agreement available. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave **Time Extended**
29-08-4
78
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed forms. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed form. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed license. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) as per Manager less than 4 hours, Manager add ice bags . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 form during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler door. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
47
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant 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 Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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