VEES CARIBBEAN KITCHEN

With 7 documented inspections, VEES CARIBBEAN KITCHEN in MARGATE has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

6832 West Atlantic Boulevard
Florida, 33063
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13472946

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int

  • 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 (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator remade 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Inside reach in freezer observed raw chicken and poultry in the same box container as commercially processed ham. Operator removed ham. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In 2 door reach in cooler observed raw shell eggs on middle shelf above other ready to eat foods. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked. Operator date marked for Feb 10 Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans do not match what is observed on site. Warning

10/2/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13472816

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Seafood freezer lid in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back exit door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: No holes in ceilingsobserved same **Time Extended**

7/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10941858

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage room Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Seafood freezer lid in disrepair Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back exit door Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Produce cooler ; block cheese (50F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 52F. Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Produce cooler ; block cheese (50F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 52F. Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rochelle Watson issued 7/15/2020 Expired 7/15/2025 Warning

2/21/2025· 1y ago

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in kitchen walls
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back exit door
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 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 food borne illnesses with operator

9/25/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8753196

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/25/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8526333

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink, operator turned on cold water Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained soiled

10/13/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8366073

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer outside on cooler #2 reading over 60F. TCS food temperatures below 41F.