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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

3760 NE 3 AVE · POMPANO BACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2992915
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7272918
DBPR license1618530

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 8, 2020 10:12 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 8, 2020 3:45 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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 3

#4High Priority35A-19-4

High Priority – Live rodent present. 1 live rodent in dry storage area separate from the front counter and kitchen. Separated by a door.

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Dry storage room is separate from kitchen and front counter. Separated by a door Approximately 50 rodent droppings at front counter door into dry storage area Approximately 50 rodent droppings behind door leading into dry storage area Approximately 20 rodent droppings in case of Gatorade on bottom shelf in dry storage area Approximately 20 rodent droppings in case of soda on bottom shelf of dry storage area Approximately 50 rodent droppings at rear corner of dry storage area Approximately 100 rodent droppings behind cases of oil and beans in dry storage area.

#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. At front counter, chicken pastry (70°F – Hot Holding); turkey pastry (70°F – Hot Holding). Items held in warm display box. Pastry's removed, reheated to 165°F for hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by a ladder and server stand. Items removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At men's restroom

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front counter between reach in cooler and ice machine. Soap provided **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. At cookline under equipment.

#2Basic36-47-5

Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. At cookline

#3Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lighting in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.