Greenacres, Palm Beach County

A & E CARIBBEAN CAFE & BAKERY

6073 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres, FL 33463

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Feb 26, 2026
City
Greenacres
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 24399482

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer: Raw beef stored in direct contact with thank you to go bag At walk in cooler: sweet potato stored in direct contact with thank you to go bag Operator removed products from thank you to go bag Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24399487

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked onions and vegetables made last week Thursday

41-10-4

Detail 24399485

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored over three compartment above marinated beef Operator stored properlyCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24399488

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

41-17-4

Detail 24399486

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray Bottle in women's bathroom filled with a cleaning agent missing label Advised operator to place label Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24399480

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooper with no handle stored in dry rice and beans Advised operator to remove and use a scooper with handle

24-05-4

Detail 24399481

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Advised operator to invert clean dishes

31B-04-4

Detail 24399484

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in bathroom Advised operator to place a handwash sign in bathroom

12B-13-4

Detail 24399483

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal milk stored over chopped lettuce in walk in cooler Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24107469

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored directly above open bucket of peeled plantains, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: In walk in cooler raw fish above open bucket of sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storages of products. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24107468

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In women's bathroom unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning agent, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: In women's bathroom unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning agent, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 23947963

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler cooked turkey (48F - Cooling) at 9:10 per operator cooling since previous day, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-29-4

Detail 23947966

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 washed soiled dishes and without washing hands employee handled clean spoon to stir rice on stove, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-45-4

Detail 23947958

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed large metal pot and without sanitizing placed pot back on to stove, discussed with operator, employee placed pot back in sink to sanitize. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23947960

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored directly above open bucket of peeled plantains, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23947957

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. In reach in cooler cooked turkey (48F - Cooling) at 9:10 per operator cooling since previous day, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 23947962

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter , discussed with operator who corrected solution to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23947965

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. Reviewed big 6 with operator and provided email copy of big 6 poster. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23947954

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. No clean up procedures available reviewed with operator and emailed clean up poster to operator. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23947955

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

27-19-4

Detail 23947959

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink next to triple sink has trickle of water not sufficient to wash hands, discussed with operator to repair. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23947964

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand washing sink to fill sanitizer bucket, discussed with operator. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23947961

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

Detail 23947967

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In women's bathroom unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning agent, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23947956

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All food storage shelves inside Walk in cooler have accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-25-4

Detail 23514258

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee used hand to wipe face then began to handle and cut veggies. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Employee itched hair and without washing hands handled tongs to remove food from deep fryer. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23514259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen food prep table heavy build up of grease and food residue. Advised operator to clean and sanitize table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: In kitchen food prep table heavy build up of grease and food residue. Advised operator to clean and sanitize table. Time Extended

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 23507081

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler Cooked beef and crab mix (50F - Cooling) at 8:50 per operator product cooked yesterday 22:00 and held in walk in cooler overnight product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-25-4

Detail 23507075

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. Employee used hand to wipe face then began to handle and cut veggies. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-29-4

Detail 23507078

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 rinsed out dirty dish and placed in sink and without washing handing began to handle limes and raw turkey. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 23507071

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In kitchen next to front counter container of household ant pesticide powder. Discussed with operator to remove. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23507082

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven at cook line cooked black rice and beans (120F - Hot Holding); cooked brown rice (117F - Hot Holding); cooked white rice (124F - Hot Holding)per operator product cooked yesterday and left in oven over night ( oven was turned off) see stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler Cooked beef and crab mix (50F - Cooling) at 8:50 per operator product cooked yesterday 22:00 and held in walk in cooler overnight product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23507073

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven at cook line cooked black rice and beans (120F - Hot Holding); cooked brown rice (117F - Hot Holding); cooked white rice (124F - Hot Holding)per operator product cooked yesterday and left in oven over night ( oven was turned off) see stop sale. In kitchen on prep table cooked cow foot (94F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked this morning at 7:00; operator placed product back on stove and reheated to 194F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23507070

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on dry storage shelf bottles of expanding foam stored next to containers of seasoning. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-12-1

Detail 23507079

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. In reach in cooler at front counter house made and bottled in establishment fresh lemonade not bearing warning label. Discussed with operator to add label to bottles. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23507072

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter ice machine with black/green mold like substance. Advised operator to clean and sanitize. Repeat Violation Warning

28-02-4

Detail 23507076

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In reach in cooler condensation pipe leaking into cooler on top of food containers. Operator removed containers and placed a bin to catch water operator advised to repair reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23507074

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen cutting boards heavily grooved and no longer cleanable. Advised operator to replace. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23507077

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen large pot of raw turkey stored on floor. Operator removed and placed on stove to cook. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23507080

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen food prep table heavy build up of grease and food residue. Advised operator to clean and sanitize table. Warning

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23160672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23160671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 23160673

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 23156241

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler; cooked spinach (42-48F at 9:50am - Cooling overnight ), food covered. At current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23156255

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. Employee touched faced and continued handling food and clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing, employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23156256

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 picked up food from floor, discarded and continued cooking food without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-05-4

Detail 23156257

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23156250

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler; Raw chicken over chicken broth. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23156253

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. Flip Top; ; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); cooked goat (45F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today, items held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler; cooked spinach (42-48F at 9:50am - Cooling overnight ), food covered. At current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23156243

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top; ; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); cooked goat (45F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today, items held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23156254

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook-line prep table; cow foot stew (101F - Hot Holding)chicken sauce (116F - Hot Holding) sitting out on table, for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed food items to reheat on stove. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23156247

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - kitchen handwashing sink, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23156246

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear substance not labeled. Identified as bleach, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23156244

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23156245

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23156249

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor under dough machine in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23156252

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of cases of vinegar. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23156248

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler; bucket of plantains stored on floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23156242

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

16-46-4

Detail 23156240

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Reach in cooler at cookline Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23156251

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22494760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hold holding plantain 87° at cook line, chicken patty 128° being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22494761

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... cooked pork, turkey, chicken, beef at walk in cooler was cooked 2 days ago . Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22494759

Basic - Stored food not covered...turkey , sauce at reach in cooler . Employee covered. Corrected On-Site

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-06-4

Detail 22190212

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in kitchen. Observed hand washing sink does not consistently dispense water.

14-11-5

Detail 22190211

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink in kitchen in poor repair.

31B-04-4

Detail 22190213

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in customer restrooms.

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 21810556

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 21810555

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket on walk-in cooler soiled with mold like buildup.

35B-01-4

Detail 21810554

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 21377203

Basic - Buckets of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on top of crates. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21377201

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

12B-13-4

Detail 21377202

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in walk-in cooler over soups and sauces. Operator relocated and segregated all employee food. Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-34-4

Detail 20822702

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 20468412

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen door.