O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Florida City average 66, so O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (57 F - Cold Holding); beans (55 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/10/2025. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (57 F - Cold Holding); beans (55 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. Food was date marked on 2/10/2025. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler.
05-09-4
52
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rice inside the reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a fan was blocking the hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator was not able to provide manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed Joinise Mathurin 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
29-34-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food storage container lid broken inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers with old labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
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Nov 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed meats not date marked inside the freezer and reach in cooler. Operator was advised to date marked food.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can in front of the hand wash sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Form was provided and signed by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of grease at the oven door handle and at the stove.
23-24-4
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Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef bones and crabs stored next under a turkey at reach in freezer. Operator was informed that the products need to be relocated. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (105 F - Hot Holding) on the shelf over stove. As per the manager for less than two hours. Manager moved the product to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (74 F - Cold Holding); white rice (80 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located by garbage can located next to three compartment sink. And the another hand wash sink connected to a hose, one located next to grill.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No legible handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth and easily cleanable behind the three compartment sink.
36-30-4
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a hamburger patties inside of nonfood grade bag at reach in freezer. Manager removed the products from the bag and used a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can, located next to three compartment sink. Manager moved the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside of the hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Manager moved the utensil to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working to dispense soap. One located next to the fryers.
31B-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the three compartment sink faucet.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant.
How does O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at O'deeny's 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.
How often is O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'deeny's Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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