BELLE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
1952 NW 9 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).