LE GOUT DES CARAIBES
1639 S SR 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827772
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817812
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817284
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nadege P-L with no proof of certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8828016
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle dish used to portion flour on shelf next to cook line. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: - one dead roach in soap dispenser. - one dead roach in food prep sink. - one dead roach on shelf above three compartment sink Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - one live roach crawling into paper towel dispenser. - one live roach crawling on wall next to microwave. - one live roach crawling in box holding trash bag. - one live roach crawling on wall behind microwave. 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. Observed in reach in cooler, blackened rice (67F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (54F - Cold Holding); pickle (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler, blackened rice (67F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (54F - Cold Holding); pickle (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nadege P-L with no proof of certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781436
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed employee preparing pork and placing it in a stainless steel bowl stored on floor of the kitchen. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pigs ears 35F sitting out on freezer chest. Operator placed in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit . Observed cooked goat (62F - Cold Holding); grio (62F - Cold Holding) out at room temperature not portion or prep today held less than 3 hours. Operator placed in freezer chest to quickly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Observed black rice (68F - Hot Holding); rice (65F - Hot Holding)sitting out a room temperature in kitchen. Explained to operator hot holding process.held less than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discharded **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge being stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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 strips. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8232362
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over three compartment sink.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.