GIVENESS CARRIBEAN RESTAURANT
1533 S CONGRESS AVE, Delray Beach, FL, 33445
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.