BELLE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC Inspection – February 21, 2025

High Priority 1

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. No 2025 license at the time of inspection. Operator paid 2025 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter area, blocked by cases of bottled beverages.

#9Intermediate32-11-5

Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in only rest.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, beans, prepared 24-36 hours prior (per cook) no date mark.

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign in only restroom partially obscured with paint.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#5Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area in rear in significant disrepair and cleanliness.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef in storage cooler (not cook line cooler) 39°F with no cover. Operator covered with foil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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