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340S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

4529 N PINEHILLS RD, Orlando FL 32808 · 3213190518

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5804285
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 25
MAY 26
JUN 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in the door of walk in cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phones on prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dryer -walk in cooler floor
Basic/36-73-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -walk in cooler blower unit dripping into bucket on floor
Basic/29-11-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk containers under prep table
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board on cook line stained with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Employee labeled a bottle of bleach in ware washing area.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Door of the walk in dry storage.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled with dirt and debris. Underneath fryers soiled with dirt and grease.
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Employee removed chicken in cracked container in walk in cooler into a new pan.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods system heavily soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice and cornmeal.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 96F hot holding in steamwell Oven: Mac n. Heese 125F hot holding Both less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Had sani bucket inside
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handsink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets and rim of chest freezer - exterior of flour/ seasoning containers
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Floor in walk in cooler
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Searched through paper work and debris for license and went to serve customer patties without hand wash.
High priority/12A-13-4/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (119F - Hot Holding) Mac and cheese (119F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugars and rice. Staff stood scoop up.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Light not functioning.hood
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fry and other equipment in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Walk- in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Searched through paper work and debris for license and went to serve customer patties without hand wash.
High priority/12A-13-4
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in the door of walk in cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 60 droppings around reach in gaskets of walk-in door.
High priority/35A-23-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (119F - Hot Holding) Mac and cheese (119F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified with management
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead 4 on trap in storage 1 behind ice machine 1 under hand sink
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugars and rice. Staff stood scoop up.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning.hood
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fry and other equipment in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk- in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.