Rc Caribbean Restaurant

3760 Ne 3 Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
African
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Rc Caribbean Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Rc Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Rc Caribbean Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris underneath cookline equipment. 2. Observed heavy build up of old food debris underneath cookline food prep tables in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at back exterior door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
90
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry beans in container in dry storage room stored uncovered, lid missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop observed stored in mop bucket in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep tables in kitchen and in food prep sink basin in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of dried beans in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed beneath and around cookline in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of beans in dry storage, stored uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket by food prep sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Carton of raw shell eggs stored over bowl of raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 beef no longer in original packaging stored over raw shrimp no longer in original packaging in reach in freezer next to chest freezer in ware wash area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade stored at food prep table near cook line in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at from counter and in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw cabbage stored on the floor by walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, at front counter and in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Observed several bags of frozen beef thawing in basin of food prep sink in ware wash area. 2. Observed frozen chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink in ware wash area.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in dirty mop water next to food prep sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rc Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rc Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rc Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rc Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Rc Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Rc Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rc Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rc 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 Rc Caribbean Restaurant inspected?

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