Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant

6450 W Atlantic Blvd Ste 4, Margate, FL 33063

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Margate average 80, so Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Complaint Full

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 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. Hot box ; chicken patty (70F - Hot Holding). Per operator item in unit less than four hours ago. Operator discarded at own will **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over RTE cheese in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked turkey, cooked chicken contains no date mark. Per operator items prepared and stored yesterday longer than 24 hours ago. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carole conseillant **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No text strips provided to test chlorine sanitizer **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at front sink. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-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. Employee hired under 60days did not fill out employee health agreement. Employee filled out during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in sink. Operator turned on water running water to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs provided at all hand washing sinks **Warning**

31B-04-4

Sep 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Front counter 2. Kitchen

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.

Has Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kayu Best Caribbean Restaurant 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.

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