ARTIBONITE CARIBEAN RESTAURANT
7824 W SAMPLE RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating food while prepping food in kitchen. Operator instructed employee to stop eating while cooking. Employee discarded food Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of salt container. Operator removed phone Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap observed at back exit door by mop sink Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooked beans stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled at cookline Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled salt container Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed hand washing procedures. Operator removed gloves then washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator. Provided hand out
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used to store cooking containers. Operator removed containers Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large clean pots stored on floor of kitchen by cook line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on top of microwave in kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible gap at bottom of back door. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon jugs of vinegar and container if fryer oil on floor in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy discoloration around top of walls due to grease buildup.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading 10ppm chlorine. Manager added bleach to correct 100ppm chlorine. 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. Next to cook line under no time or temperature control, stewed fish (109F - Hot Holding). Per employee finished cooking approximately 10:30am and moved off stove. Employee replaced back on stove to reheat for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On table by steam well, sliced tomatoes 63F at 11:35am (cut cooling 20 minutes) to 66F at 11:50am. Employee moved tomatoes to reach in cooler to properly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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/ Wilcia Benjamin 10-19-2017 ServSafe Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. In Traulsen reach in cooler pans of cooked beef missing date mark when produced. Per manager in cooler more than 24 hrs. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading over 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Tested at 200+ppm. Remade solution at 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing pans in triple sink without setting up a sanitizer sink. Reviewed proper washing procedures with manager. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed ware washing at triple sink. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to set up triple sink with chlorine. Tested at 100ppm chlorine Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Wilcia Benjamin 10-19-2017 Manager scheduled for new test as did not pass first attempt. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Operator unable to provide; PIC: Wilcia Benjamin Admin Complaint
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Operator unable to provide probe thermometer at time of inspection Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in container of ground cor in back storage room. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Employee purses hanging on dry hood shelf at entrance to kitchen. 2) Employee cell phone and money on top of bulk rice container on dry goods shelf at entrance to kitchen. Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in middle sink of three compartment sink. Reviewed proper set up of triple sink and provided bulletin to post. Employee correctly set up sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible gap at bottom of back door. 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. Scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk container on dry goods shelf at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster printed and provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen hand sink. Sign printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go boxes on top of microwave not inverted. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In Traulsen reach in cooler, container of cooked oxtail not covered. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading over 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed and rinsed pans, put on new gloves, and went back to preparing raw vegetables without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with manager. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing pans in triple sink without setting up a sanitizer sink. Reviewed proper washing procedures with manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In True reach in cooler in kitchen, cooked pork 68F at 10:10am (prepped cooling 2 hrs) to 65F at 10:40am. Based on times and temperatures pork will not return to 41F in proper time. Warning
- 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/ Wilcia Benjamin 10-19-2017 Manager scheduled for new test as did not pass first attempt. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's restroom. 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. Bus pans of raw chicken and raw fish in back store room chest freezer not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed several light shields missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single used cans reuse to stored food items .
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of old food residue. Repeat Violation
- 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 Wilcia Benjamin food manager certification expired on 10/19/2022. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 marked on cooked turkey, pork and goat meat stored in Traulsen refrigerator. Per operator, all items were cooked on 07/18/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 06/17/2022
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical underneath prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).