D's Caribbean & American Food
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, D's Caribbean & American Food has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Corrective action: PIC provided paper towels during the time of inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Chest freezer observed with residue on internal surfaces in the basement area.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Faucet head observed missing on the hand wash sink in the warewashing area. *Service being done during the time of inspection.* New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on the fan cover of the vent in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Wet floor and residue observed along the floor perimeter of the basement area under chest freezers. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
67
Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep and basement areas. Corrective action: Person in charge discarded pesticides during the time of inspection.
46.1026
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Chest freezer observed with residue on internal surfaces in the basement area.
46.714
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink not properly sealed to wall surface in the food prep area and missing a leg. Corrective action: Person in charge sealed food prep sink to the wall and provided missing leg during the time of inspection.
46.652
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Metal can being used to store food after opening in a reach-in unit. New Violation.
46.321
74
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the basement area. New Violation.
46.824(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Single-use bowls observed submerged in working bulk containers in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Chicken, Mac and cheese, cabbage, sauces), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigeration units and table, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: Galvanized exhaust hood observed. New Violation.
46.401
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Philadelphia food safety certification observed expired on October 2023. Another Philadelphia food safety certification arrived prior to completion of inspection. No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
46.103
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Chest freezer observed with debris and ice accumulation in the basement area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2 compartments of the 3-basin sink observed leaking from drain line in the basement area. New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: A bucket was observed filled with water under 3-basin sink in the basement area. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Heavy static dust accumulation present on fan cover in the restroom area. -Unsealed gaps and holes throughout the restroom area. -Incomplete walls and ceiling in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris and residue observed along floor perimeter of the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food were not properly labeled in the refrigerators.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed around basement trap door and front door. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non food grade bags being used to store food in a reach-in refrigeration unit. -Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used as table liner in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.521
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D's Caribbean & American Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D's Caribbean & American Food on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D's Caribbean & American Food?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at D's Caribbean & American Food.
Has D's Caribbean & American Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D's Caribbean & American Food have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D's Caribbean & American Food 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 D's Caribbean & American Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D's Caribbean & American Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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