DULCIOS CARRIBEAN RESTAURANT
1700 45 ST UNIT 1743 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At double glass door reach in; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes and cilantro. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double glass door reach in; raw fish stored above ready-to-eat sauce. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 100 rodent droppings under prep table outside of walk-in cooler. 5 rodent droppings behind/under stove/oven. 4 rodent droppings behind/under steam table. 3 rodent droppings behind/under prep sink/ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; noodles (50°F – Cold Holding); rice (50°F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not cooked today, held under four hours moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cutting board; fried plantains (86°F – Hot Holding). Operator stated being held intentionally in a pan on cutting board less than 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler to cool for cold holding. At front counter Countertop display warmer; chicken patty (112°F – Hot Holding). Operator stated being held less than 2 hours and will discard at 4 hours, applied appropriate time mark. Discussed TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At stainless stacked combo reach in; cooked mixed vegetables and cooked collard greens prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing soap not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present. 4 dead rodents under prep table outside of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. At triple sink; water dripping into tub on floor under third compartment. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At flip top cooler; standing water in bottom. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.