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DULCIOS CARRIBEAN RESTAURANT

1700 45 ST UNIT 1743 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3685966
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13594261
DBPR license6020251

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#1High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began handling clean equipment, clean utensils and preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2High Priority12A-29-4

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 touched cellphone while holding to face/mouth and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Food storage containers and food cooking utensils washed and rinsed then placed to dry without sanitizing. Advised Operator to set up triple sink to proper quaternary concentration for sanitization and properly sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food (raw shell eggs) stored over or with unwashed produce (cilantro). Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in; hotdogs (58F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass door; cooked pasta (46F – Cooling 11:45/46F 12:45)cooked vegetables (46F – Cooling 11:45/46F 12:45). Operator stated cooling since 10:00 at this rate will not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. Moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. Advised Operator to inform employees. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemicals) not labeled. Advised Operator to label chemical spray bottles. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.