Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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VENISE CARIBEAN CUISINE

6120-6122 SW 7TH STREET · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3443083
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732109
DBPR license1624479

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (126F – Hot Holding) per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator increased temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse a wiping cloth at hand washing sink at front counter.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ operator arrived during inspection.

#17Intermediate16-43-4

Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator had ph test strips not chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food dried pinto beans

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cold tech reach in cooler

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Rear of kitchen

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses on shelves next to the containers of dried pinto beans and black beans operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The scoop handle inn contact with dried black beans.

#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 3 door glass low boy at front counter.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cold tech reach in cooler

#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.