Tasty Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Tasty Caribbean Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Tasty Caribbean Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 chicken over raw beef and raw fish at reach in freezer. All products removed from commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food over produce for customers at 2 door reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in storage closet. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Advised Operator to renew license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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 washed and rinsed soiled dishes and utensils while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes/utensils while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Advised Operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Hand wash sink in kitchen used for purposes other than handwashing (to store single service articles). Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. At storage reach in cooler(s); cooked beef, cooked turkey, cut cabbage, cooked beans, no date mark. Operator stated items prepared onsite and held for 2 days, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
61
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw pork stored over green beans, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cut lettuce (84F - Cold Holding), operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-01-5
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Employees working longer than 60 days, no proof of required training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen in reach in freezer, food stored in direct contact with Thank you bags. Advised operator of proper storage. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen, Raw shell eggs stored over cut, washed cabbage. Advised operator of proper storage. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. At kitchen. Sewage back up from floor drain from hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Area cannot be isolated as it's in the middle of kitchen. **Warning**
28-26-5
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 kitchen, cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); black rice (59F - Cold Holding); rice n peas (55F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator states all items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); black rice (59F - Cold Holding); rice n peas (55F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator states all items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
43
Dec 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 Triple door upright stainless; cut lettuce (48°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Triple door upright stainless; cut lettuce (48°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At kitchen prep table; ripped/torn tin foil used as cover on bottom shelf.
14-20-4
70
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tasty Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Tasty Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Tasty Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Tasty Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tasty 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 Tasty Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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