Sjs Caribbean Cuisine
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2024
64
Score
Across the available record, Sjs Caribbean Cuisine has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miramar restaurant, which scores around 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Poster emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of pork, container of chicken, made on Tuesday not dated. Employee placed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Restrooms floor around toilet.
36-73-4
70
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to triple sink, three sponges, large plastic containers, Employee removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bag of cooked pasta, container of chicken and turkey, prep Tuesday and Wednesday, employee placed date labels on each food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
82
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
86
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 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. After employee used personal cell phone, used a cleaning spoon to stir rice container. After instructed employee washed hands and placed new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. brown rice (136F - Reheating); white rice (98F - Reheating), per employee food held less than two hours, employee reheated both items on the stove to 170F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two cartoons of heavy cream, expired since June/22. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Raw beef over raw pork in RIF, Employee placed beef under pork **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line, sponge, brush and plastic cup stored inside, Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, employee removed **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Goat, oxtail, beef, pikliz, made two days ago, Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken breast left to ambient temperature on triple sink, Employee placed under running cold water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.ASBER- two doors cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Front counter-Self service straws not individually grap. **Warning**
25-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Front counter -next to triple sink Signs provided **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Two food containers from employee , stored on RIC- employee removed. -two open bottles of water on prep table, next to single service cups. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two doors -ASBER Cooler **Warning**
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sjs Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sjs Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sjs Caribbean Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sjs Caribbean Cuisine.
How does Sjs Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Sjs Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Sjs Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sjs Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sjs Caribbean Cuisine 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 Sjs Caribbean Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sjs Caribbean Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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