CARIBBEAN CAFE
4801 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727.327.7202
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
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OCT 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Inspector emailed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener heavily soiled on prep line.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment utilized QAC sanitizer. Only chlorine test strips available
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sofrito (garlic and oil base) in reach-in cooler not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of open monster energy on prep area. Manager removed.
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Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer in outside shed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Outside reach-in freezer with exposed insulation. In poor repair.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open single service item stored under paint and chemical in outside storage shed.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice cooker: yellow rice (128F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked with utensils in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes washed, rinsed, not sanitized
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. Inspector emailed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. To quat test kit
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans from Friday in cooler no date marking
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 6qt Camaro used as an ice scoop sitting in ice machine out back
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bags of Cuban bread stored in customer lobby un protected on customer table
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting purposes agreement
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.