CARIB ISLAND RESTAURANT

4620 North University Drive
Florida, 33351
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821238

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on ice machine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 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 scoop handle buried in flour. Operator reorganized 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. rice cooker; white rice (128F - Hot Holding). Operator made to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in back prep area. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716946

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vent above 2 door cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in in freezer
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at cook line not inverted

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716737

  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1)In bulk container of flour, handle buried. 2) in bulk container of split peas, handle buried Operator corrected both Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776765

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 1)Clean plates at triple sink area top shelf, not inverted. 2)Clean glass cups at triple sink area, top shelf, not inverted. 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. 1)In bulk container of flour, handle buried. 2) in bulk container of split peas, handle buried Operator corrected both Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop inside bucket container at ice machine, in standing water 87F Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Drinks sold on site, prepared at a separate location, lacks date packaged and location packaged. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Kitchen flip top (right); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food item not properly seated inside unit. Operator placed inside flip top unit. Corrected On-Site 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. Fryer area; fried chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Observed food over fryer under not time or temperature control. Operator made to reheat to 165F°, to hot hold **Corrective Action Taken** 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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen hand wash sink, spray bottle with yellow substance. Operator labeled "splash cleaner" Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598342

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose missing vacuum breaker at fixture just inside kitchen by oven and hot box.