DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BELLE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC

1952 NW 9 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997499

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign in only restroom partially obscured with paint.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area in rear in significant disrepair and cleanliness.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef in storage cooler (not cook line cooler) 39°F with no cover. Operator covered with foil. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. No 2025 license at the time of inspection. Operator paid 2025 during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter area, blocked by cases of bottled beverages.
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in only rest.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand wash sink. 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. Observed beef, beans, prepared 24-36 hours prior (per cook) no date mark.

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735212

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on top of microwave oven.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood filters, walls, and ceiling.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tools ( drill and tool bag) stored on top of drink cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in full bucket.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticides in hallway.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand washing sink.

Inspection Date: 5/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8628258

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576082

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of rice on floor by the stove.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out boxs stored directly on the hallway floor.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 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. Observed chicken cooked 24 hours ago with no date marks.

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591943

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575434

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the top of the frame that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357019

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the top of the frame that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall missing on exterior, above back door. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm chlorine in 3 compartment sink. Operators not sanitizing equipment properly. Operator corrected during visit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in cooler above cabbage. Operator relocated to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 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. Observed no date marking. Per operator multiple foods more than 24 hours.