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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 dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448964
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737991
DBPR license6021738

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High 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…cooked pork 53F, white rice 52F, cooked chicken 57F …Cooked beef 57F, black rice 57F , black beans 51F in walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today , some food being held more than 4 hours some are less . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…cooked pork 53F, white rice 52F, cooked chicken 57F …Cooked beef 57F, black rice 57F , black beans 51F in walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today , some food being held more than 4 hours some are less . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . Employee removed food another acceptable walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate53A-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/

#5Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink…unable to get hot hot water due to faucet handle broken.

Basic 1

#1Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle broken at handwashing sink at kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.