Savour of Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
43
Score
Savour of Caribbean Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Savour of Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Savour of Caribbean Restaurant on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator picked up knife off the floor then touched clean Tongs; no handwash Operator washed hands and moved tongs to three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut cabbage in direct contact with thank you to go bag Operator removed product from thank you to go bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler: Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish Operator stored properly
08A-20-5
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pikliz (61F at 11:15am / 64 at 11:45am - Cooling) as per operator product has been cooling since 10:00am At the current rate of cooling the product will not cool down to 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator moved product into reach in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Advised operator to retrain employee
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Purse stored on bags of rice Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket to (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began preparing/packaging food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Operator renewed during inspection, confirmation #257478660. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. At chest freezer; raw chicken stored on top of plastic portioned bag of raw pork. Operator moved raw chicken next to raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
64
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaning with wiping cloth put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (beans). Operator removed beans from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler; cooked chicken and cooked goat no date mark. Operator stated items cooked yesterday morning, over 24 hours, applied date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee preparing/cutting washed vegetables in hallway leading to public bathroom. Operator discussed with employee who then moved food preparation into kitchen.
08B-48-4
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked vegetables (126F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (118F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice cooked and vegetables reheated prior to being placed in steam table, held 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Double door stainless; cooked vegetables (48F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled broom and dust pan while sweeping floor and then handled clean equipment, utensils and unwrapped single service take out containers to prepare/serve food to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door stainless; raw fish stored over cooked vegetables. Operator discarded cooked vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall/shelf over hand washing sink. Approximately 3 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to sliding glass door reach in cooler. Approximately 2 live roaches in kitchen crawling on floor under sliding glass door reach in cooler. Approximately 2 live roaches in kitchen crawling inside back electrical compartment of low boy reach in cooler. Approximately 2 live roaches in hallway leading to bathroom crawling on dry storage shelves. Advised Operator to eliminate roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At Double door stainless; cooked vegetables (48F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At double door stainless reach in cooler; standing water in bottom. Operator removed water from bottom of cooler with shop vac. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
37
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non-food grade plastic bag in direct contact with rice and beans inside pot on stove. Operator removed bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Double door upright stainless reach in cooler; cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (56F - Cold Holding); raw fish (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Double door upright stainless reach in cooler; cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (56F - Cold Holding); raw fish (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area; bag(s) of onions stored on floor. Advised Operator to store food at least 6 inches off floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, glass door reach cooler, glass broken on door. Operator stated door is on order for repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
17
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed and rinsed food storage/cooking pots then placed to air dry/store without sanitizing (triple sink not set up). Operator set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, properly sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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. Provided Employee Reporting Agreement, employees working less than 60 days signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
70
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Savour of Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Savour of Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Savour of Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Savour of Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Savour of Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Savour of Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Savour of Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Savour of Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Savour of 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 Savour of Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Savour of Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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