Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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USA CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

6876 W ATLANTIC BLVD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2767701
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6495462
DBPR license1624302

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 5, 2018 10:01 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 6, 2018 8:59 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by 4 live roaches found in mop sink room, 2 live roaches in kitchen next to hot water heater and 3 live roaches in kitchen underneath food preparation table. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-03-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. A copy of the poster were given to the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Turbo Air unit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat meat, chicken, turkey, pork and soups made from yesterday not date marked. Unit used for long term storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl found in flour and sugar container. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, 6 burner stove and deep fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-10-4

Basic – Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Unprotected coffee filters found in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in mop sink room, 2 dead roaches in dry storage area, 2 dead roaches in kitchen behind turbo air cooler, **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-30-4

Basic – Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Observed containers with sugar, flour, cornmeal and beans not covered in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-4

Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed cooked goat meat, chicken, turkey, pork and soups made from yesterday not covered . Unit used for long term storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Turbo air unit. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.