Line Caribbbean Restaurant

214 Se 2 St, Delray Beach, FL 33483

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2024, Line Caribbbean Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 14, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Line Caribbbean Restaurant's latest score of 45 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding beans 124F, chicken 128 F in steam table being held less than an hour , employee higher temperature thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored bleach gallon in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test (Quaternary Ammonium)kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment using chlorine.

16-32-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all handwashing sink , employee provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

Basic - Rinse solution not maintained clean. Employee drained water . **Corrected On-Site**

16-05-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at kitchen.

14-20-4

Basic - shelves underneath prep table with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner...broken reach in cooler door and gasket at kitchen.

14-10-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. ..heavy mold build up inside container with food (marinated dressing for meat) at dry storage and tomato paste at reach in cooler . See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-07-4

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.... Approximately 100 rodent droppings on floor , underneath reach in freezer , shelving in dry food storage area in kitchen. Approximately 60 rodent droppings on kitchen floor underneath reach in freezer , reach in cooler ,3 compartment sink and cooking equipment in kitchen. 9 rodent droppings on flour container lid . 4 rodent droppings on rice container lid . 2 droppings on food container lid at dry storage area in kitchen . Approximately 15 droppings on cleaned container in kitchen. **Warning**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food with mold-like growth. ..heavy mold build in marinated container at dry storage and tomato pest at reach in cooler . **Warning**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found.... 4 live flying insects flying in the garbage can in kitchen, 2 live flying insects flying in kitchen. 3 flying insects flying around utensils in storage area in kitchen by the exit door. **Warning**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored utensils in handwashing sink at front line . **Warning**

31A-11-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...both sink . **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris...through out kitchen. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen of the establishment. **Warning**

36-64-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present....torn screen, broken door . Door left opened . **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair...broken handwashing at kitchen. **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy soiled build up in handwashing sink at kitchen. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen behind cooking equipment . **Warning**

36-24-5

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Line Caribbbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Line Caribbbean Restaurant on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Line Caribbbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Line Caribbbean Restaurant.

How does Line Caribbbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Line Caribbbean Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Line Caribbbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Line Caribbbean Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Line Caribbbean 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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