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DELISH CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

171 S STATE RD 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3340540
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8359799
DBPR license1624204

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork (47-50F – Cooling ) oxtail (46-47F – Cooling) in deep covered containers in walk-in cooler . Per operator held in walk-in cooler for 24 hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed whole fish stored in black garbage bags in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (47-50F – Cooling ) oxtail (46-47F – Cooling) in deep covered containers in walk-in cooler . Per operator held in walk-in cooler for 24 hours.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pork (47-50F – Cooling ) oxtail (46-47F – Cooling) in deep covered containers in walk-in cooler.

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips

Basic 7

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make table cooler door is not attached to the unit.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains on the floor in the kitchen

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with corn meal

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of conch fritter batter not covered in make table

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef 38F in sink in standing water at room temperature

#6Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of baking soda and salt removed from original container not identified by common name under preparation tables **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.