A E CARIBBEAN CAFE & BAKERY
Food safety records indicate A E CARIBBEAN CAFE & BAKERY in DELRAY BEACH has 5 inspections with a 2.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
2200 LAKE IDA RD #2-F
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870473
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...00 ppm. Operator added chlorine at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding chicken patty 123F in hot holding unit at front line , food being held less than an hour . Operator time marked and higher thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cooked chicken, cooked goat , cooked turkey was cooked 2 to 5 days ago no date marked at reach in cooler . Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10750895
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...stored goat dumplings in thank you bags . Operator removed food from the bag . Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...coleslaw 49F in reach in cooler , food not prepped today , food being held less than 4 hours , operator replace food on the prep table and time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding plantains 92F was cooked an hour ago , operators time marked **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718745
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking... coleslaw 78F on the prep table at kitchen , it was prepped two hours ago , operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding plantain 83F by the fryer being held 2 hours, operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521153
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles...greasy reach in cooler door handle.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered....turkey, beef, pork , chicken, goat not covered in reach in cooler. Advise to operator covered
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...pork stored in garbage bag in reach in freezer . Operator removed bag Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....coleslaw 58F in prepared table at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than four hours. Operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding 89F by the fryer at kitchen, food was fried at 11am to serve customers, food being held less than four hours. Operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 10/9/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340482
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by the 3 compartment sink .
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner thawing pork in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Employee put run water Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.