Grace Caribbean Restaurant

940 Park Ave Ste 107, Lake Park, FL 33403

African

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Grace Caribbean Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 24, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.

That's lower than the typical Lake Park restaurant, which scores around 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in the bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Missing back Flow preventer for both hose bibbs at mop sink in the one bathroom **Admin Complaint**

29-34-4

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 2024-06-24: No proof of food handler training.( servsafe color copy on hard paper no third party Original certificate. Copy from one certificate used for all employees) **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Same no test kit for chlorine **Admin Complaint**

16-37-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: No probe thermometer available upon request. **Admin Complaint**

05-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available upon request **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Not available upon request **Admin Complaint**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Back door not protected by self closing door. **Admin Complaint**

35B-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Both bathrooms doors are not self closing. **Admin Complaint**

32-04-4

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.

50-17-3

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed, rinsed and placed to dry food storage/cooking containers/utensils without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Operator set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, properly sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At single door reach in cooler; shell eggs stored at an ambient air temperature of 60°F. Operator stated being held less than 4 hours. Moved to double door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-03-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; utensils in standing water 79°F. Operator discarded water, washed rinsed and sanitized utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grace Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grace Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Jun 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Grace Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?

Grace Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Park average of 82.

Has Grace Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grace Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grace Caribbean Restaurant 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 Grace Caribbean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grace Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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