Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
1743 45 St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has accumulated 172 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity. A hood suppression system was cited as non-functional with an expired suppression system in 2016, a hazard that recurred under the prior operator name Crab Express. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of high-priority violations in late 2025, with administrative complaints recommended in December for 12 violations, 10 marked high priority.
Most recent closure: February 22, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.78
violations / inspection
3.78 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026009944 | $600.00 | Dec 11, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025035044 | $800.00 | Mar 20, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025011833 | $400.00 | Dec 19, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023011581 | $400.00 | Feb 23, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Hood system not working and Suppression system expired in Feb.2016
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach last shut down?
- Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach was last shut down on February 22, 2023 for rodent 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 Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach had?
- Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach find?
- Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Dulcios Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Crab Express (2016).
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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