D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

1026 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-4719
Overview

D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach was emergency-closed once, on October 6, 2021, for roach activity. The facility has logged 23 inspections and 56 total violations since 2016, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection — well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, employee health and handwashing violations have been persistent findings, appearing in 8 of the past 7 inspections between 2022 and late 2025. The facility has incurred three disciplinary actions totaling $1,300 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 identified nine violations including multiple high-priority employee health reporting and handwashing citations, but was completed with no further action.

Most recent closure: October 6, 2021 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
59Violations
1Closures
$1,300in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 2.5 violations / inspection 2.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 14:51:00

D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,300.00

Disciplinary action history for D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025035756 $200.00 Mar 24, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2021046766 $800.00 Oct 7, 2021 Fort Lauderdale
2--2019063307 $300.00 Dec 9, 2019 Miami (Doral)

D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach last inspected?
D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach last shut down?
D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach was last shut down on October 6, 2021 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach had?
D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach find?
D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,300.00 in fines.
How much has D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach been fined?
D - Caribbean Spotlight in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $1,300.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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