Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TRAVELERS CARIBBEAN REST

211 SW 5 ST · BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County · FL 33430-3332

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3410256
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8567944
DBPR license6007378

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 7, 2024 10:54 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 7, 2024 2:07 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate1 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 5

#2High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink: microwave plate cleaned but not sanitized. Advised operator to clean and sanitize item. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer to the backend of kitchen where raw animal foods are stored: Raw chicken feet stored over raw cow feet. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At bar area: approximately 2 rodent droppings on counter top and on a piece of board under counter. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under food storage rack to the backend of kitchen near the area where large food storage containers are stored. Operator removed and began cleaning the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (44F – Cold Holding) As per operator taken out an hour prior for 30 minutes to portion from it. Not prepped or prepared today. Operator moved to deep freezer to quick chill. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Canned cleaner stored on top of double glass door reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in rinse compartment of triple sink then put mittens and took containers of cake from the oven. Advised operator that hand washing should only be done in the hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form for operator. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.