CARIBBEAN FIRE SIDE LLC

1401 Clare Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10864527

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patty (97F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. oxtail (121F - Cooling) at 12:20; cooling since 12:05 - 117F at 12:47 Observed on stove. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk-in in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on top of handwashing sink. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10755774

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at community ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container oil on floor by 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe in chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pan blocking hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781840

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at community ice machine. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container oil on floor by 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe in chest freezer. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of chest freezer. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lowboy refrigerator ; pork (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk-in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pan blocking hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand 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. Operator had training but can't fine the paperwork. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8848246

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8848062

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink block by 15 lb gas tank . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 15 lb gas tank in rear of shop . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8589991

  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487243

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at 2 door refrigerator pork over night (52F - Cold Holding).
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at 2 door refrigerator pork over night (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8486982

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380974

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Draw refrigerator ; Fish (45F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.