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A & E CARIBBEAN CAFE & BAKERY

6073 LAKE WORTH RD · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448821
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737848
DBPR license6012389

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#9High 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. Walk in cooler; cooked spinach (42-48F at 9:50am – Cooling overnight ), food covered. At current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched faced and continued handling food and clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up food from floor, discarded and continued cooking food without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler; Raw chicken over chicken broth. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top; ; cooked pork (47F – Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); cooked goat (45F – Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today, items held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler; cooked spinach (42-48F at 9:50am – Cooling overnight ), food covered. At current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top; ; cooked pork (47F – Cold Holding); cooked turkey (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); cooked goat (45F – Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today, items held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook-line prep table; cow foot stew (101F – Hot Holding)chicken sauce (116F – Hot Holding) sitting out on table, for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed food items to reheat on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – kitchen handwashing sink, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing clear substance not labeled. Identified as bleach, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor under dough machine in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of cases of vinegar. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler; bucket of plantains stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Reach in cooler at cookline **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.