Hazel's Caribbean Spot
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Hazel's Caribbean Spot has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Sunrise restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed beet , carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing warning labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site .Advised operator not to sell the drinks until warning label is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed beet , carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch drinks in reach in front counter cooler missing warning Advised operator to remove juice from cooler until warning label is placed on packaging . See stop sale .**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
02D-12-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed beet , carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing minimum labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site .Advised operator not to sell the drinks until minimum labeling is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed Observed beet , carrot and ginger and fruit punch juice in reach in cooler without minimum labeling. Advised operator to remove juice from cooler.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
86
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st , 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed beet , carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing warning labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site .Advised operator not to sell the drinks until warning label is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen next to triple sink. Operator provided during the inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen next to triple sink. Operator provided during the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed beet , carrot and ginger juice, fruit punch and iced tea drinks in reach in cooler in bar area missing minimum labeling. Per operator the drinks are packaged on site .Advised operator not to sell the drinks until minimum labeling is on packaging. Operator removed from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen wooden cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in sub zero freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food manager certificate expired on 7/15/25. Reviewed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Same **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed WHITE REACH IN // Cooked jerk chicken 54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food manager certificate expired on 7/15/25. Reviewed with manager. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed Pineapple ginger juice and fruit punch in reach in cooler in bar area not labeled with warning label. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Pineapple ginger juice and fruit punch in reach in cooler in bar area not labeled. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Bucket of Festival dough mix stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensils stored in standing water on stove at 80 F. Manager removed from container and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
52
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat peas in reach in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed raw fish stored with raw chicken in reach in white reach-in frigidaire freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red peas cooked 3/20/25am not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 78F. PIC discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed patties stored uncovered in reach in freezer. PIC covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 9 packages Larry's peppered shrimp in freezer and 1 In beverage reach in front counter. Observed 2 in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Larry's shrimp comes from an unapproved source. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over cooked chicken in General Electric refrigerator. Operator move to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 9 packages Larry's peppered shrimp in freezer and 1 In beverage reach in front counter. Observed 2 in Frigidaire reach in freezer.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator only had probe thermometer for roasting.
05-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of three compartment sink.
36-11-4
50
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located by the three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at mop sink standing water or very slow draining water
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator store in upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a pot of boiled chicken 58°F-61°F in white reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink, per operator chicken was cooked 8 hours ago. Observed chicken in deep pot. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a pot of boiled chicken 58°F-61°F in white reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink, per operator chicken was cooked 8 hours ago. Observed chicken in deep pot. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket. Operator inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hazel's Caribbean Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hazel's Caribbean Spot on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hazel's Caribbean Spot?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hazel's Caribbean Spot.
How does Hazel's Caribbean Spot compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Hazel's Caribbean Spot most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Hazel's Caribbean Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hazel's Caribbean Spot have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hazel's Caribbean Spot 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 Hazel's Caribbean Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hazel's Caribbean Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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