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GIVENESS CARRIBEAN RESTAURANT

1533 S CONGRESS AVE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33445

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411769
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8573021
DBPR license6021738

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food….covered food with garbage, reused plastic bags while cooking food. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….chicken 45F, turkey 45 F in walk in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than four hours. Operator closed door properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit….Hot holding cooked vegetables 99F , brown rice 123F being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink all handwashing sink at establishment. Manager provided.

Basic 5

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Buildup dust , dirt in Cleaned plates and other utensil at front rack .

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris….throughout kitchen,prep are by the walk in cooler.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust…heavy soiled build up shelves in walk in cooler .

#4Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath dishwashing sink .

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered… all food in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.