CARIBBEAN SOUL AND CUISINE
5507 NORWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32208
Last inspected May 28, 2024 · 5 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
MAY 24
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. Operator not able to locate. Email to operator.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022050516 | Jul 20, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In silver single door reach-in cooler in kitchen. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); shell eggs ambient (56F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 56f. Employee stated items in cooler and not removed. Operator stated someone was supposed to repair.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In silver single door reach-in cooler in kitchen. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); shell eggs ambient (56F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 56f. Employee stated items in cooler and not removed. Operator stated someone was supposed to repair.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table, curry chicken, cut cabbage (106, 118F - Hot Holding). At cook line, rice, beans (110, 86F - Hot Holding). All items out less than 4 hours. Heat turned on all items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen storage area, bleach on top of chest freezer. Bleach moved.
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. Operator not able to locate. Email to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both kitchen handwash sinks. Supplied.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back kitchen storage area, cardboard used on bottom storage rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen storage area, back pack on chest freezer. Operator moved.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On rack in front of front counter, cupcakes with no label.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Call 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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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler training records are expired.
Oct 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer in back storage area, raw fish stored over ready to eat turkey and corn. Items moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Four containers of cookie pudding in front reach in cooler. Items have name identification on containers. Inspector called number and source states that she has a license from the department of agriculture (Love Lemonade). Inspector looked up license through FDACS and could not find any license under said name.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet below hand washing sink in back of main kitchen.
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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
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. One employee in front working today.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler training records are expired.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in back storage area is not secured. Tank placed in hallway outside.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in back food storage area are not sealed/painted.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in back storage room where chest freezer are stored (cracked).
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by large steam table in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Container of seafood salad in reach in cooler near front counter has no information on product. Product removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers/freezers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple shelves in kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket by triple sink in kitchen tested 0ppm. Solution discarded.
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