EXPRESS CARAIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1401 S STATE RD 7 STE A3
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both flip top units - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on December 1 2023
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots and cabbage stored on the floor in kitchen
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both flip top units
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked goat not covered in ikon reach in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw oxtail out at room temperature sitting in empty prep sink
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on floor next to the prep sink in the kitchen. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor underneath the shelf that houses rice, flour, dried beans in the kitchen. Observed 15 rodent droppings on shelf above prep table in the kitchen. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor in storage room. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath employee bathroom sink. Observed 1 rodent droppings on the floor at hallway leading into the kitchen. Observed 2 rodent droppings on the floor front counter next to the supera reach in cooler. Observed 1 rodent dropping behind beverage cooler front counter. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the floor at the end of the bar
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top; sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (59F - Cold Holding); pikliz (59F - Cold Holding) I flip tip cooler per employee held less than two hours. Observed cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding) in containers on prep table out in room temp pic stated less than two hours.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice ,dried beans and corn meal. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired December 1, 2023 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top unit Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: At time of callback inspection 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. No chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice ,dried beans and corn meal. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired December 1, 2023 Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on flip top cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor front counter. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top unit Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Argus reach in cooler.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee talking on cell phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork being stored in contact with glad quick tie bag.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken wings in ikon reach in Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw fish in ikon reach in cooler
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings next to freezer chest in dry store room next to kitchen Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath to go racks in storage area next to kitchen Observed 3 rodent droppers behind Argus reach in cooler located in the kitchen
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (55F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans in flip top cooler per operator cooling since 10:00am did not cool with in 4 hours.
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (55F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans in flip top cooler per operator cooling since 10:00am did not cool with in 4 hours. See stop sale
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves over flip top cooler in kitchen surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 20 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dried beans
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2023 Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue yellow cutting boards
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork shoulder in a stainless steel bowl stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor front counter
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over preparation area Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top units
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed pikliz being stored in Home Depot plastic container in Argus reach in refrigerator
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over flour tortillas in small flip top cooler Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in ikon reach in cooler
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing stainless steel scrubber pad in hand washing sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep station - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top units - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gaskets and shelves though out kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind preparation table. Observed wall by mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **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. No chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bucket with no handle in the rice container.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On flip top and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed water stains on ceiling tiles over steam table. Observed in storage area ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023 Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of pork and turkey stored on floor in kitchen. Observed two boxes of chicken on walk-in freezer floor. Observed box of limes and plantains on kitchen floor.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep station
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top units
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gaskets and shelves though out kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Argus reach in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve containers stored on floor in storage areas.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef being thawed in a plastic container on the floor.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind preparation table. Observed wall by mop sink
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. pasta (110F - Cooling) in deep covered container @ 9:30am cooling since 8:00am rechecked 103F @ 10:00. Employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone than engaged in food preparation.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taste black rice with hand and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 Admin Complaint
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) sitting on cook line counter. Per employee since 8:00am. Employee moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (60F - Cold Holding) in to go containers sitting out at room temperature. Per employee less than two hours. Employee put in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 25 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense black beans,rice, and red beans.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on Argus reach in cooler a buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired December 1 2023
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler not operating ambient temperature of 77F. Operator has service call in to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to fryer and behind preparation table the floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frying oil on floor in kitchen Observed container of cooked pork and plantains stored on walk in freezer floors Observed plastic container of bottled water on floor front counter.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Argus reach in and flip top cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line wall surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in small flip top cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out cups stored on the floor in back room next to office.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light in walk-in freezer.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in flip top cooler ambient temperature of 77F. Prr operator held less than four hours Operator moved egg to another cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) in bus container sitting out at room temperature on prep table . Per operator less than two hours. Operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed operator **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
- 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 multiple containers not date marked held more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).