GOOD TASTE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
28600 SW 137 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe on both employees at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observe. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe on hand wash sink next to preparation table at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observe no soap. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked goat and cooked beans not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observe food not date marked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observe 2 dead roaches inside hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe on both employees at cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding) next to fryer, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved chicken wings to reach in cooler. **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. Observe cooked vegetables (128F - Hot Holding) on steamer, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee proceeded to reheat food.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe on hand wash sink next to preparation table at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe on hand wash sink next to preparation table at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Observe cooked goat and cooked beans not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed chicken wings being partially cooked, and no procedures available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: As per operator now chicken wings are fully cooked.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jean Sataille certification expired on 09/15/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Saint Herese has been working 5 months approximately. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat,chicken and turkey not date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Still observed cooked goat,chicken and turkey not date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both HWS at kitchen area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on cooler next to white chest freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to microwave at kitchen area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut onions (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee approximate 2 hours. Employee add ice bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed chicken wings being partially cooked, and no procedures available.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jean Sataille certification expired on 09/15/2024.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a carrots bag being stored inside HWS next to preparation table. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both HWS at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Saint Herese has been working 5 months approximately.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on both HWSat kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cooked goat,chicken and turkey not date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed **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. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-05-15: Observed no training for Molly. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under stove and fryers at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed unit at cook line. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to microwave, in kitchen area. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (117F - Hot Holding) inside warmer next to fryer, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to microwave, employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 cooked rice and oxtail not date ma, as per employee from previous day. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Still observed soiled cutting boards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Still observed soiled cutting boards. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Did not observed employee reporting agreement available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Did not observed employee reporting agreement available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Still observed soiled cutting boards. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Did not observed employee reporting agreement available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed license. **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed forms. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Did not observed form. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler door. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water not going through pipe in hand wash sink next to microwave. As per Manager call plumber this morning. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) as per Manager less than 4 hours, Manager add ice bags . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also soiled potatoes cutter. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).