What is Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant's health inspection score?

Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on April 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant have?

Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant has 65 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant safe to eat at?

Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant serve?

Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant

Name: Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant
Address: 28600 SW 137 AVE, Homestead, 33033
Rating: 70

28600 SW 137 AVE, Homestead

Last Inspected: 4/3/2026

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American•Homestead

Ranked #181 of 330 in HomesteadBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Apr 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

9.3

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

23x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 64/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

28600 SW 137 AVE, Homestead, FL 33033

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Sep

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

11 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

16 basic

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Complaint Full2 Routine - Food2 Routine

Apr 26

Complaint Full InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

1 Basic

1 total1 risk factor

98/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Complaint Full InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

74/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 26

Complaint Full InspectionWarning Issued

4 High3 Med13 Basic

20 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−127 pts

High Priority (6)

−90 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (3)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (5)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4

Base deductions−127 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Feb 26

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 High5 Med11 Basic

19 total6 risk factors

8/100inspection score

−117 pts

High Priority (7)

−80 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(3x)−15

Basic (6)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−117 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (4)

−12 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−62 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2
51Linens/napkins improperly stored−2

Base deductions−40 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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