How many health inspections has RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT had?

RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 4 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

3760 NE 3 AVE, Pompano Bach, FL 33064

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA1618530

RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in Pompano Bach, FL has 23 inspections on record with 173 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 4 emergency closures.

23Inspections

173Violations

4Closures

Data current as of December 9, 2025

Emergency Closures (4)

Emergency closure history for RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 9, 2025	Rodent activity	11:12:00
Sep 8, 2020	Rodent activity	15:45:00
Nov 17, 2015	Rodent activity	09:55:00
Jun 29, 2015	Rodent activity	08:57:00

Inspection History (23)

Jan 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

May 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 7, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT has had 4 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT had?: RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 4 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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