VEES CARIBBEAN KITCHEN

With 6 documented inspections, VEES CARIBBEAN KITCHEN in MARGATE has achieved a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

6832 West Atlantic Boulevard
Florida, 33063
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472816

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941858

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8753196

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526333

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366073

  • 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.