LETS DISH CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
5083 OKEECHOBEE BVLD, WEST PALM BEACH 33417
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 6/5/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line; - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
- 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. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Cooked vegetables in broth 50 (Cooling )in walk- in cooler; food cooked yesterday and left inside cooler to cool overnight; food covered ; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale Admin Complaint
- 41-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach can used to hold gas lines under steam table; advised operator to remove - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and raw pork and raw beef all not commercially packaged in chest freezer at kitchen entrance Advised to separate and store properly - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Not properly separated 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. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Cooked vegetables in broth 50 (Cooling )in walk- in cooler; food cooked yesterday and left inside cooler to cool overnight; food covered ; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
18
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor- containers of peppers and ginger ; onion bag - all on the floor in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in cooler under condenser fans at the back;
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood at cook line;
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 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. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes, rinsing and not sanitizing afterwards; operator properly set up three compartment sink Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach can used to hold gas lines under steam table; advised operator to remove
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish stored on top of bottled soft drinks Advised to store properly
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw goat stored in the same container with raw oxtail ; food not touching; separated Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and raw pork and raw beef all not commercially packaged in chest freezer at kitchen entrance Advised to separate and store properly
- 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. rice and beans (50F - Cooling); soup (50F - Cooling); cooked red beans (50F - Cooling ) at 10:00 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooling since 2 am; at this rate food didn't reach 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at prep table; replaced Corrected On-Site
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing / not available in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink at cook line no water running at all; no other handwash sinks in the food preparation/ cook line / dishwashing area; Handwash sink at the bar- no running hot water in separate room; As per operator washing hands in the bathroom
- 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 when using chlorine as sanitizer; provided some Corrected On-Site
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink in the kitchen
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location; advised to submit new plans with floor layout
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line no water running at all; no other handwash sinks in the food preparation/ cook line / dishwashing area; Handwash sink at the bar- no running hot water in separate room; As per operator washing hands in the bathroom
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 18 total violations (7 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: No plans submitted ; as per Supervisor Sevilla 30 day extension **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen on cabinet and 2 live roaches on floor. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: 6 live roaches Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches in kitchen on storage shelves, prep table, floors under all equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed 10 dead roaches on storage shelf and under equipment in kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen on cabinet and 2 live roaches on floor. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches in kitchen on storage shelves, prep table, floors under all equipment. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At reach in freezer, raw fish completely unpackaged, no container, no covering. Advised Operator to store properly. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing pots, stopped to prepare/package food without washing hands. Advised Operator on proper hand washing. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide stored under cook prep table. Advised Operator pesticide unapproved for use in establishment. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over cooked oxtails. Advised Operator to store raw under ready to eat. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on cutting board on prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling from soap dispenser at hand wash sink 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor near steam table 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelf under cooking equipment 1 live roach in kitchen crawling under triple sink Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs (56F -Ambient Air Cold Holding) . Operator stated held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk in cooler, rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (54F - Cold Holding); brown stew chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (56F -Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (54F - Cold Holding); brown stew chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. 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. At cook line fried plantains (93F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated food prepared today 3 hours prior held on stove/in steam table until served. Advised Operator to reheat items to 165F. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Advised Operator to wash, rinse and sanitize. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with pan. Employee moved pan. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by steam table, no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed walls, added walls, removed 3 hand wash sinks, removed employee bathroom, not on plans on file for this location license. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink, spray bottle with cleaning chemical unlabeled. Advised Operator to label. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 15 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ....Owner come Cook no roof of food handler training . - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Not provided **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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....white rice 56°, bean rice 56°, fried beans 55°, bean soup 57°, fried chicken 57°, liver 56° , salt fish 55° , conch fritters in walk in cooler, per operator food not prep , portion or Cooke today , food being held more than four hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....white rice 56°, bean rice 56°, fried beans 55°, bean soup 57°, fried chicken 57°, liver 56° , salt fish 55° , conch fritters 56° in walk in cooler, per operator food not prep , portion or Cooke today , food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. ...coleslaw 57°, akai 57° in reach in cooler being held less than four hours . Operator moved food another acceptable cooler .Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ....Owner come Cook no roof of food handler training .
- 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...white rice, bean soup, , fried chicken, black beans all cooked food was cooked day before yesterday not date marked at walk in cooler . Operator discarded food. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).