DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CURLY'S CARIBBEAN FLAVA

1892 B ABBEY RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10807917

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (52F at 10am- Cooling) As per chef, cooling overnight in cooler. Oxtails did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: At stainless steel double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (50F at 10am- Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep containers tightly covered in foil, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (52F at 10am- Cooling) As per chef, cooling overnight in cooler. Oxtails did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: At stainless steel double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (50F at 10:35am- Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep containers tightly covered in foil, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter: jerk chicken (109F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 40 mins prior; cooked goat (102F - Hot Holding) stored since 2 hours. At steam table; stored on top of pans at steam table: cooked cabbage (120F - Hot Holding) as per operator, stored since 15 mins; cooked callaloo (109F - Hot Holding); cooked plantains (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator, stored 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat all items to 165F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Cooked cabbage 143F, cooked ox tail 154F, cooked plantains 100F - Hot Holding. Operator stated plantains cooked 1 hour prior, moved to be reheated to 165F. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 04-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed: establishment prepares large batches of food. Establishment has on steam table, 1 4 burner stove and 1 6 burner stove. Discussed Time as a public health control with chef. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Evidence by continued observation of temperature abuse resulting in stop sale. Advised Operator to increase cold holding capacity/cooling capability. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995249

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (52F at 10am- Cooling) As per chef, cooling overnight in cooler. Oxtails did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 chef touch glasses then prepared food at stove top; no hand wash. Chef washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: raw beef stored over coconut milk; items not commercially packaged. Chef stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door stainless steel cooler: Raw shelled eggs stored above cut bell peppers. At double door stainless steel cooler: Raw goat stored above cut cabbage. Advised chef to store properly. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At double door stainless steel cooler: Raw chicken stored above raw oxtails. Advised chef to store properly. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (52F at 10am- Cooling) As per chef, cooling overnight in cooler. Oxtails did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. 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. On prep counter: jerk chicken (109F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 40 mins prior; cooked goat (102F - Hot Holding) stored since 2 hours. At steam table; stored on top of pans at steam table: cooked cabbage (120F - Hot Holding) as per operator, stored since 15 mins; cooked callaloo (109F - Hot Holding); cooked plantains (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator, stored 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat all items to 165F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 04-09-4:Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed: establishment prepares large batches of food. Establishment has on steam table, 1 4 burner stove and 1 6 burner stove. Discussed Time as a public health control with chef. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994692

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Same Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not functioning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Same Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Same No proof of training provided for two employees Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783387

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining room Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ox tail and bean mix (54F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Operator states item has been cooling overnight. See Stop Sale Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ox tail and bean mix (54F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Operator states item has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed carrots in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site 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. chicken (91F-103 - Hot Holding) being held at room temperature with no temperature control for service. Operator states item has been out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to oven to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Ryan Golaub 1-3-19 Warning
  • 04-09-4:Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Establishment preparing large batches of items meant to be kept hot held. 1 steam table, 1 4 burner stove in establishment. Discussed TPHC with operator Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not functioning Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear substance not labeled. Operator labels bleach Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525324

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381741

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half filled personal beverage bottle stored with and above food in upright cooler. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees handling food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of food stored on floor in hallway leading to restroom. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature. Checked 65 f. Employee put chicken in the pot and cooking all the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to handle chicken without washing hands . Explained. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded carrots in upright cooler in the kitchen and raw shell eggs over cabbage in cooler in dining room both rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee moved trash can with gloved hand and handheld chicken without changing gloves. Explained Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1/4 chicken 47-51 in the middle in chest freezer, Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 47 in upright cooler as per employee prepped an hour ago. Moved to chest freezerCooked cabbage 57 cook had it outside for one hour, moved to chest freezer to cool. Not prepared and portioned today Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. . 1/4 chicken 47-51 in the middle in chest freezer, cooling over in tightly covered large container. Warning
  • 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. . 1/4 chicken 47-51 in the middle in chest freezer, cooling overnight tightly covered in large container. 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. yuca 114 as per employee 1 hour in there .moved to oven to reheat second temperature 147, curry goat 114 cooked this morning as per employee 1 hour moved to oven second temperature 172 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. . 1/4 chicken 47-51 in the middle in chest freezer, cooling overnight Warning