CARIBBEAN CATERING
80925 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-664-0004
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in handwashing sink lid and soap
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. Roosevelt
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored dressing
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Triple sink will be set up for sanitation, Technician was called for service
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw shell eggs food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in the handwashing sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine gasket is soiled.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cleaner Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine and bandages improperly stored over single service items
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw seafood in stand up freezer
Toxic substance/chemical WD 40 improperly stored on shelf containing seasonings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk-in cooler Cut melons, cut tomatoes not date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. No drain line connection on mop sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink is in disrepair, faucet handles and drain line are broken
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Ecolab was called for service. Triple sink is set up to sanitize Quaternary at 200 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink will be set up for sanitizing dishes and technician will be called 3 compartment sink is set up to sanitized quat @200 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat butter in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane on shelf with food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dish area
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 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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in seasame seeds.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Mop sink drains onto the ground due to no drain connection for mop sink.
Ice machine exterior soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain line is missing
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.