Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

4861 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625638

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 40 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 26, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection
5 high priority (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 5 basic
-40
Administrative complaint on Aug 26
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score40

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug262026

Routine inspection

15 violations found

First visitAug 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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°F. One door cooler:cheese 49°F, per operator in unit over 4 hours. See stop sale.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  One door cooler:cheese 49°F, per operator in unit over 4 hours. See stop sale.
  Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  1)Oven : Jerk chicken 94°F (HH), curry chicken 124°F. 2) Steam table: plantains 139- 124°F, cooked cabbage 130-150°F, Oaxtail 144°F-127°F. In unit less than 4 hrs. Observed food stored above fill line. Instructed operator to reheat to. 165°F.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Observed bagged raw cow feet stored in the same container of raw chicken. Operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  1 flying small insect in washing area in kitchen not landing. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  Walk in cooler: jerk pork 94°F at 9:00 ( cooling since 9am) to 82°F 11:15am . Observed cooling covered in a deep container. Operator uncovered and placed in freezer for quick chill.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  Operator provided during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like and debris substance inside ice machine.
  2) can opener in kitchen - with debris 3) scoop inside spice container - with food debris
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed: 1 bottle in kitchen 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed opened package of pasta on shelf by prep sink in kitchen.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense beans.
  Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
  Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen: water leaking from pipe system.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 1 Dead roach on floor in office away from Kitchen.
  Operator removed and clean /sanitized area.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.