Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach
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5083 Okeechobee Bvld, West Palm Beach, FL 33417Let's Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has accumulated 281 violations across 39 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach activity, rodent activity, and lack of handwashing infrastructure. State records document four fire safety violations, including a propane tank stored inside the building in 2021 and repeated citations for electrical wiring in disrepair, with an emergency light fixture hanging by wires above a sink cited in both 2018 inspections. The restaurant has faced six disciplinary actions totaling $3,320 in fines, and recent enforcement shows a pattern of non-compliance: in April 2024, inspectors conducted daily callbacks over four consecutive days citing emergency order violations, and again in June 2024 with another emergency order recommending eight high-priority violations.
Most recent closure: June 4, 2024 for no handwashing sink.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (4)
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $3,320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024020465 | $500.00 | Apr 2, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024032487 | $800.00 | Jun 4, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022052443 | $520.00 | Sep 10, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 2--2018028204 | $300.00 | Apr 30, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018008536 | $800.00 | Feb 13, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2015054030 | $400.00 | Dec 9, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
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.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.emergency light hanging by wires above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
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.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Emergency light fixture hanging by electrical wire above 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2018-02-13: **Time Extended**
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.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Emergency light fixture hanging by electrical wire above 3 compartment sink
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.
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 10 inspections43 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 8 inspections53 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach last shut down?
- Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach was last shut down on June 4, 2024 for no handwashing sink. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach had?
- Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach find?
- Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,320.00 in fines.
- How much has Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $3,320.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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