Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

1892 B Abbey Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Overview

Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach has accumulated 154 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection — nearly 20% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $5,440 in fines. High-priority violations have been persistently documented, particularly employee health reporting violations (cited in at least 7 of the last 8 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections), and shell stock handling violations (cited in 4 of the last 4 inspections). Management awareness violations appeared in 4 of the last 8 inspections, indicating systemic issues with oversight and compliance protocols. A fire safety violation was documented on January 22, 2021 for no portable fire extinguisher present by the smoker in the back yard. The most recent complaint-based inspection on September 2, 2025 resulted in 18 violations including 6 high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and shell stock requirements, with an administrative complaint recommended.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
166Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$5,440in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $5,440.00

Disciplinary action history for Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025034124 $2,040.00 Mar 27, 2025 Tampa
2--2024070363 $400.00 Oct 3, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2022059367 $2,200.00 Dec 7, 2022 Tampa
2--2021045079 $800.00 Aug 19, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. By the smoker in back yard

Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach had?
Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach find?
Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,440.00 in fines.
How much has Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach been fined?
Curly's Caribbean Flava in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $5,440.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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