Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

I AND B CARIBBEAN RESTURANT

327 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Dec 19, 2023
City
Port St. Lucie
County
St. Lucie
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 22524025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22524024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One cooler when you walk in to back not working no tcs foods stored in it at this time. On cooler on cooks line ambient 55-60f advised to rapid chill food on line that was just prepared. Manger placed food on ice bath. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Cooler not working. No tcs foods at this time Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22524027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. back door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 22524028

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On small table next to steam table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22524026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Time Extended

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22367468

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray stored by hot sauce and drinking cups on counter in front area Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22367474

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. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22367471

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. Danse has no training at this time Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22367470

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. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22367477

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near storage rack of dishes Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22367469

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

35A-03-4

Detail 22367476

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under front counter Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22367472

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One cooler when you walk in to back not working no tcs foods stored in it at this time. On cooler on cooks line ambient 55-60f advised to rapid chill food on line that was just prepared. Manger placed food on ice bath.

35B-01-4

Detail 22367473

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

14-20-4

Detail 22367475

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On small table next to steam table on cooks line

22-16-4

Detail 22367467

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-03-4

Detail 21866648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to hand washing sink on cooks line and in front of serving window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21866644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21866647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21866645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On hand washing sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time Extended

21-40-4

Detail 21866646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Hanging on latter in dish room. Must rewash clothes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 21

03D-02-5

Detail 21851481

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. White rice and rice and beans made yesterday at 45f cold holding Warning

01B-08-4

Detail 21851477

High Priority - Establishment that serves a highly susceptible population preparing juice or beverage containing juice that has not been treated under a HACCP plan to reduce the most resistant microorganism of public health significance. See stop sale. Corn juice made with fresh corn heated poured and bottled 6 jars Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 21851487

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cabbage, strawberry's, grapes, mixed fruit with melons Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21851473

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flys near drain by three compartment sink. Called office next day call back Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21851483

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat in walk in cooler Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21851488

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cabbage slaw 2-28-23 -9 each 10-3-23 -3 each Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21851486

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. white rice 45f cold holding, rice and beans 45f cold holding , cabbage slaw 47f cold holding Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21851472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans 45f cold holding, white rice 45f cold holding Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21851480

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21851490

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21851475

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to hand washing sink on cooks line and in front of serving window. Warning

29-25-4

Detail 21851476

Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Container rice is in Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21851482

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches in traps near microwave on shelf and 1 dead roach on pass through counter in trap. Manager disposed of traps. Cleaned and sanitized areas Called office next day call back Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21851471

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

36-22-4

Detail 21851474

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21851479

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation Warning

14-42-4

Detail 21851470

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Manager stated he took them down to clean and is putting them back up. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21851484

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21851478

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.turkey thawing at room temperature advised to place under cold running water or place in cooler. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21851485

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On hand washing sink Warning

21-40-4

Detail 21851489

Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Hanging on latter in dish room. Must rewash clothes. Warning

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

35B-01-4

Detail 21420170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21420171

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler cooler, walk in freezer, and on floors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Freezer still has some items on floor Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 21420173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk-in freezer not protected - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21420172

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Some cleaned manager is working on other half Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 21420169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Time Extended

Oct 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 24

01B-07-4

Detail 21395669

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Garlic fresh Peppers

35A-02-6

Detail 21395664

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies near cabbage on floor 2 flies near plantains on floor 3 flies near storage table near three compartment sink 3 flies by three compartment sink 5 flies near storage area in back 2 flies by back door 2 flies near hand washing sink in front area Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21395670

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over vegetable in reach in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 21395655

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Case of cabbage flys landing in it

01B-02-5

Detail 21395659

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter Cabbage slaw Ham sliced Cabbage slaw Mozzarella Cheddar cheese Cooked pepper sauce All foods in cooler over night

03A-02-5

Detail 21395660

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains 63 cold holding,beans 57 hot holding, pork 53 cold holding,rice beans 53 , greens 58, vegetable 66, chicken 71 hot holding cooked turkey 58 hot holding Manager stated foods were taken out less than one hour ago and is going to reheat foods on stove

41-10-4

Detail 21395665

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray near food Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21395658

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer

31A-11-4

Detail 21395661

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand washing sink near prep area, and in hand sink by three compartment sink area

02C-02-5

Detail 21395656

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in coolers

27-16-4

Detail 21395674

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In front area or in restroom

14-74-7

Detail 21395654

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler next to ice machine all foods 50 and above

50-09-4

Detail 21395676

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35A-03-4

Detail 21395672

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach Near mop sink Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 21395657

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks through out establishment on prep areas

35B-01-4

Detail 21395662

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

36-22-4

Detail 21395675

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near front cooler, manager states it is from walking cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21395673

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler cooler, walk in freezer, and on floors.

22-08-4

Detail 21395663

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

36-62-4

Detail 21395671

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hoods

38-07-4

Detail 21395653

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk-in freezer not protected

23-03-4

Detail 21395667

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled

29-49-6

Detail 21395666

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 21395668

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler

May 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

50-08-7

Detail 21083360

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority

53a-01-7

Detail 21083362

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 21083361

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate

53b-01-5

Detail 21083378

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate

27-16-4

Detail 21083345

Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located at cooks line and in restrooms. Priority: Intermediate

36-36-4

Detail 21083348

Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Present but needs to be pushed over. In cook line area and also by new water heater tank. Priority: Basic

38-01-4

Detail 21083349

Basic - Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in ladies room and kitchen area. Priority: Basic

31b-04-4

Detail 21083347

Basic - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate

31-b-02-4

Detail 21083346

Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate