GIVENESS CARRIBBEAN RESTAURANT
2166 N DIXIE HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-2High Priority – High – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, Expired 12/01/16. **Warning**
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing, no paper towel provided. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found, approximately 30 dry in cabinet next to hand wash sink in kitchen, approximately 100 fresh and dry in cabinets front counter (continuous with kitchen). **Warning**
Intermediate 10
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by bowls and bus pans, and table set up in front of sink.nEmployee removed.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, in bathroom and on cook line. **Warning**
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in employee bathroom and cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, goat and chicken made yesterday in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 3
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-30-4Basic – Food stored in dry storage area not covered, bag of cornmeal. Employee sealed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall, large gaps in wall around exhaust fan by back door. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:06 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.