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SCOTCH BONNET CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

2617 W ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3704936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13743415
DBPR license1625475

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liners used to store raw chicken, raw beef in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator began removing **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (106F-122F – Hot Holding); items being held at front counter in warmer for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated to 165F and turned up temperature in warmer cooked fish (112F – Hot Holding) operator states item has been in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink with hose attached

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

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/ Some manager certifications expired Current manager certification provided for establishment

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above ware washing area

#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing sanitizing and rinsing. Discussed with employee and operator, employee reversed and re sanitized wares **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic32-24-5

Basic – Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on door stating restroom out of order. Restroom in working order. Operator removed signage. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Ware washing shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.