CARIBBEAN SEAFOOD & MORE
11041 BEACH BLVD ROW C1, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 9044050727
Last inspected Apr 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above triple sink area peeling/ in disrepair.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and bowls on clean storage shelf above triple sink not inverted.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in bucket of sanitizer and soap together. Operator made sanitizer solution and retested at 100ppm.
Oct 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter, cogito cheese (44F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach in fridge across from steam table. Operator placed both items in reach in deep freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 41F-42F
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above triple sink in disrepair/ peeling/ cracked-hole
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple pots and bowls on shelf below prep table not protected/ inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored next to food on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed backpack from dry food shelf to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on sandwich press duct taped/ in disrepair.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at triple sink. Operator emptied bucket.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat clams and cooked papaya in reach-in freezer near POS.-not all products are commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat plantains in last fridge on left- not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw beef stored over ready to eat french fries in reach in deep freezer at front counter. Operator rearranged shelves in fridge and freezers to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded queso cheese (48F-49F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding) in fridge across from kitchen entry door. Operator stated items placed in fridge today but maybe door didn't close fully. Operator removed TCS foods and placed in nearby cooler to chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added more water to dilute the sanitize solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf near triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed bowl and replaced with cup that has handle.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has flat top grill and stove that will be used to prepare food with no hood suppression system
Apr 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed purse from food storage shelf.
Oct 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice without time mark on container. Manager placed time mark on sushi rice.
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. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent dusty over prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored in food preparation area. Employee removed and stored properly.
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.