BEST CARIBBEAN CUISINE & HEALTHY EATS
200 ARORA BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · (904) 454-9615
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
APR 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 57 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed under cabinet to right of water tank.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed under cabinet to right of water tank.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pork (44F/48F - Cold Holding); rice (46F/46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. Per person in charge, all products in same unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pork (44F/48F - Cold Holding); rice (46F/46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. Per person in charge, all products in same unit overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose used for potable water is missing vacuum breakers on each side of added splitter to threaded faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement for Mary.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in flip top reach in cooler has no date marking. Per person in charge, chicken prepared 2 days ago.
Dead roaches on premises. 43 dead roaches observed in the following areas; 40 dead roaches in cabinets along water tank 1 dead roach to right of stand-up reach-in cooler 2 dead roaches in handwash sink
Food being prepared outside. Stainless steel table outside back exit of mobile. Person in charge states it is used to cut vegetables.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV license number not on unit.
Jul 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Unable to provide proof of employee training at time of inspection.
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Unable to provide proof of employee training at time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects near reach in cooler inside MFDV.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waste water observed in dug trench outside of MFDV. Table with soapy water and hose at trench. Inspector inquired about the water source and owner, via phone, stated he told employees to not wash dishes/pans/utensils outside.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (50F/48F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); plantains (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); beans (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding)in stand up reach in cooler. All products, per employee have been in the same unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed rice (50F/48F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); plantains (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); beans (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding)in stand up reach in cooler. All products, per employee have been in the same unit overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib with attached hose used to fill potable water tank.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board next to flip top reach in cooler has black staining.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to provide proof of manager certification at time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Water observed on the ground in a pre-dug trench utilized for washing dishes/pans/utensils.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit available for use of quaternary tablets.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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. Unable to provide proof of employee training at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on the floor near triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in standup reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not present in 2 inch high numbers.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window open at beginning of inspection. No customer currently being served.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in flip top reach in cooler.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Evidence of warewashing outside MFDV with table and hose and trench dug for waste water. Owner, via phone, states he asked employees to stop washing dishes outside.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator.
Packaged food has no English labeling. Container of butter in reach in cooler has no English labeling. Operator removed product.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number in minimum 2 inch high not present.
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.