Belle Glade, Palm Beach County

TRAVELERS CARIBBEAN REST

211 SW 5 ST, Belle Glade, FL 33430-3332

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Belle Glade
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24480429

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. At reach in cooler: milk (46F - Cold Holding); butter with milk (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24480430

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: milk (46F - Cold Holding); butter with milk (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

03D-15-4

Detail 24480428

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler: cheese sauce (46F at 10:30am; 46F at 11:00am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1 hour. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 24162095

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 currency to cashed out customers and proceeded to reached out for a clean to go container to served cooked food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24162092

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table-Cooked Chicken Wings (110-120F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 24162093

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24162094

Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in front of large freezer in dry storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-16-4

Detail 23496329

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee washed and sanitized dishes at triple sink then began handling fryer basket to prepare chicken wings; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 23496326

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator.

11-27-4

Detail 23496328

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 to operator.

03D-15-4

Detail 23496327

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area: cooked oxtails (121F at 12:40pm; 110F at 1:10pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 10 mins. At current of cooling oxtails will not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. Operator moved to freezer unit to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-13-4

Detail 23496330

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23155571

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double glass door reach in cooler near dish wash area: milk (60F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out since 8:45am to prepare food. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in deep freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23155572

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At double glass door reach in cooler near dish wash area: cheese sauce (50F at 10:15am; 50F at 10:45am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 8:45am At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to deep freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-04-5

Detail 23155569

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Carrot juice with milk made Thursday then frozen not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.

02C-08-5

Detail 23155570

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Carrot juice with milk not date marked prepared Thursday, frozen then thawed a day ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 22796192

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At double door glass reach in cooler- non food grade to-go shopping bag- used to stored chopped onions and peppers- operator removed from bag.

03A-03-5

Detail 22796195

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At double door glass reach in cooler near cook line- Raw shell eggs 53-55F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today-food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to large chest freezer to quick chill.

03D-15-4

Detail 22796194

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At chest freezer in dry storage area- cooked oxtail 89-93F at 2:40 to 89-96F at 3:10( cooling since 1:45)- food covered in metal pan- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within remains time- operator moved to large reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 22796193

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At end ocookline/ frontline area by medium sized white chest freezer - behind freezer approximately 1 dead roach on the floor- operator removed and sanitized area.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 22625580

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2024-02-07: Same Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22625579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same Time Extended

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 9

22-45-4

Detail 22624867

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink: microwave plate cleaned but not sanitized. Advised operator to clean and sanitize item. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22624865

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. At deep freezer to the backend of kitchen where raw animal foods are stored: Raw chicken feet stored over raw cow feet. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22624870

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At bar area: approximately 2 rodent droppings on counter top and on a piece of board under counter. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under food storage rack to the backend of kitchen near the area where large food storage containers are stored. Operator removed and began cleaning the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22624863

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken out an hour prior for 30 minutes to portion from it. Not prepped or prepared today. Operator moved to deep freezer to quick chill. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22624871

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Canned cleaner stored on top of double glass door reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22624869

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in rinse compartment of triple sink then put mittens and took containers of cake from the oven. Advised operator that hand washing should only be done in the hand wash sink. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22624866

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22624864

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form for operator. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22624868

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 22624872

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2023-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same. Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 22624873

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: Ceiling/ceiling tiles in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same. Time Extended

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-02-5

Detail 22492501

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2023-12-07: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 22492499

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Floor and walls of deep freezer used to store food heavily rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22492497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: Ceiling/ceiling tiles in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22492500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22492498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided at only hand wash station in kitchen and bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-25-4

Detail 22488876

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched hair then opened sauce jug and prepared chicken wings. Advised operator of proper hand washing practices. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22488874

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: At dry storage area: approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelf. At pats and pans storage rack: approximately 4 rodent droppings on shelf. At storage area where there are large containers of flour, sugar and rice: beneath shelf with the containers, approximately 15 rodent droppings. At bar area: on floor and lower shelves approximately 10 rodent droppings At bar area: around hand wash sink approximately 2 rodent droppings Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22488873

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table: homogenized milk (56F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator taken out 30 mins ago. Operator placed in deep freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22488870

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over pans in clean dish rack. Operator stored chemicals properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22488871

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in rinse section of triple sink. Advised operator of the purposes of the triple sink versus that of the hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22488875

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 22488868

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Floor and walls of deep freezer used to store food heavily rusted. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22488872

Basic - At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: Ceiling/ceiling tiles in disrepair. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22488869

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22488867

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided at only hand wash station in kitchen and bar area. Warning

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21781957

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 poster to operator Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21781959

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 21781958

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above prep area , above reach in freezer Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21781960

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lids Repeat Violation

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 21330495

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.over dry storage. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21330494

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 21330493

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid rustic Repeat Violation

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 20906172

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with bleach stored right next to a container with yam on kitchen area. Operator stored bleach properly. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20906170

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/ Donna Johnson expired on . 06/24/2020 Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20906173

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezer on back area Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20906171

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid is broken

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20742160

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Same Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 20742161

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above sauces on dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Same Time Extended

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20662036

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Same. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 20662035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above sauces on dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Same Time Extended

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20510313

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two containers inside two door glass reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink with raw oxtail (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked ox tail (50°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately two hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved products to reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20510312

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle with Lysol stored right next to Wing sauce on dry storage. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20510314

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20510311

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above sauces on dry storage. Warning