Curly's Caribbean Flava, 1892 B Abbey Rd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CURLY'S CARIBBEAN FLAVA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1892 B Abbey Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
License #: 6013853
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Sterile of bulk containers, flour, rice, sugar.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. By shelf rack, bulk containers, behind chest freezer..
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar, flour, corn starch.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.FOOD HANDLERS BACK KITCHEN PREP 2
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.TOP OF CHEST FREEZER. GREASEY PLYWOOD
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Waterbuild-up on nonfood-contact surface.prep table shelf under steam table
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. SUGAR FLOUR
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen and under equipments **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board above freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet plugged **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Beef cooling since previous day at 62° f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several food in reach in cooler at 48/49° f- corrective action lowered thermostat - **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
9/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach cooler
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Hall way
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 10/2012 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. AROUND WATER HEATER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. HALLWAY SEVERAL ITEMS IN THE FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. CELL PHONES STORED IN DRY STORAGE SHELVE
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CONTAINER OF CHICKEN BEING REHEATED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. AROUND WATER HEATER
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. DOOR
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. REACH IN COOLER RICE NOT LABELED
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. STORED ON SHELVE
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BEING BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CAUSING THE DRAIN TO BE CLOGGED
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. DRAIN CLOGGED AT HWS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MEAT IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. TORNED IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.EXPIRED ON 12/01/2010 This violation must be corrected by : 2/21/2011.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/21/2011.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2/21/2011.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BAGS OF OXTAIL
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. RICE BAG
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. NEEDS LID AT ALL TIME
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area. USING BBQ GRILLE OUTSIDE WITHOUT COVERED
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW SHELL EGGS NEXT TO PEPPERS IN TWO DOOR RIC
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCK BY PREP TABLE
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
9/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. GOAT MEAT AND RAW CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. USING BBQ GRILLE OUTSIDE WITHOUT COVERED
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW SHELL EGGS NEXT TO PEPPERS IN TWO DOOR RIC
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.EXCEEDS THE STRENGTH
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. WET CLOTH ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. TWO DOOR RIC
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TWO DOOR RIC
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCK BY PREP TABLE
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
7/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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