ARTIBONITE CARIBEAN RESTAURANT
7824 W SAMPLE RD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33065
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre portion slaw (80°F) observe container on counter, per employee containers were placed this morning at 10am advised to keep in reach in cooler. Employee placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-05-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. 10 lbs cooked beef (47-51°F – overnight Cooling) per cook was prepared on 4-21 and put in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beef (123°F – Hot Holding) employee moved back to stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live coming from reach in cooler in kitchen 1 live walking out of kitchen 2 live in dry storage area near reach in cooler. 2 live in server station/ front counter. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. 10 lbs cooked beef (47-51°F – overnight Cooling) per cook was prepared on 4-21 and put in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-28-4Intermediate – All Interior of reach-in cooler heavy soiled with accumulation of food residue in restaurant. Prep table heavily solid. Outside of ovens solid Hood heavily solid **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Ladles and bucket stored in sink. Employee removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, paper towel was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen sink, soap was provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cook using plate to scoop cooked rice. Cook moved plate to three compartment sink and used spoon. Observed plastic containers used as scoop in flour. Was removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Plastic buckets stored on floor while prepping is done. Reviewed with cook to store on table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in kitchen under shelf. 3 dead in dry storage area. 1 dead inside reach in cooler I server station **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Heavy Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Heavy solid on floor in kitchen and wall **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler in kitchen and in dry storage area, **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:35 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
2 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.