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GIVENESS CARRIBEAN RESTAURANT

1533 S CONGRESS AVE, Delray Beach, FL, 33445

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
September 23, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL

Violations (8)

  • 03B-01-6Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding chicken feet 88F, pasta 99F at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed food to walk in cooler to cooling .

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding chicken feet 88F, pasta 99F at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed food to walk in cooler to cooling . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 03F-02-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...cut cabbage, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes to serve to customers by the stem table at kitchen . Food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...cut cabbage, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes to serve to customers by the stem table at kitchen . Food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 06-06-5Corrected on site

    Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid...cow feet thawing in room temperature at triple sink . Employee removed to running water to wash and cook .

    Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid...cow feet thawing in room temperature at triple sink . Employee removed to running water to wash and cook . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 53A-01-7

    Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification... Manager Ben Desir not provided Certificate of Food Manager .

    Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification... Manager Ben Desir not provided Certificate of Food Manager . **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 05-08-4

    No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 29-18-4

    Drain cover(s) missing at kitchen.

    Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at kitchen. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 53B-01-5Repeat

    No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233...not provided for any food handler training.

    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233...not provided for any food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    Intermediate

  • 08B-38-4Corrected on site

    Food stored on floor...cabbage, carrots at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored.

    Basic - Food stored on floor...cabbage, carrots at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.