Rc Caribbean Restaurant

3760 NE 3 Ave, Pompano Bach, FL 33064 · Permanent Food Service · License 1618530

F
Grade F
Safety score 51 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.High priority, repeat · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic
    -29
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 30
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score51

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitSep 30, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    8 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

      1. Cookline employee handled cellphone with gloved hands then continued food preparation for a customers food order without removing gloves and washing hands, reviewed hand washing with person in charge.

      Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      1. Cookline employee handled cellphone with gloved hands then continued food preparation for a customers food order without removing gloves and washing hands, reviewed hand washing with person in charge.

      Repeat violation

    Intermediate4

    • Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

      1. Ice machine drain line in front line hand washing sink.

      Repeat violation

      No soap provided at handwash sink at cookline.

      Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels.

    Basic2

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      1. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tiles shows damage /disrepair.

      1. Left side of cookline hood system heavy soot on ceiling tiles.

    Reporting only1

    • Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.

      For reporting purposes only. 1. Extinguisher by kitchen entrance gauge in the red.

    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.

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Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies3
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Employee health1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Fire extinguishing equipment1