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CARIBBEAN SUNRISE BAKERY & RESTAURANT

4106 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904-355-0405

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2613681
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantain (112-120F - Hot Holding) food item stored in streamline.
High priority/03B-01-6
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification provided at inspection. Per employee he can't find the manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Silver bowl used to scoop corn meal.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above triple sink.
Basic/12B-07-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door where walk in freezer is stored.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor soiled under shelves.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. Prepped peeled onions stored in bucket on floor at prep table.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door, fan covers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of foam meat containers stored on floor in storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with expired license. License expired a June 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · No change Admin Complaint
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with expired license. License expired a June 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ajax stored with clean dishes above triple sink.
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager certification provided. Per employee manager have all certifications.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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 employee training provided at inspection. Per employee the manager have certificates with her.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer in disrepair on women's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Food stored on floor. White bucket with prepped Onions inside stored on floor in kitchen. Cases of food stacked on floor of walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer in walk in cooler is in disrepair. Gauge is broken.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of frying pot is soiled with excessive black build up. Gasket of walk in cooler, fan cover in walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep table where clean dishes are stored
Basic/14-33-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with soiled water when not in use.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substances stored in Unlabeled Clear containers with blue lids.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ajax stored on shelf with clean dishes
High priority/41-10-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee with facial preparing food items
Basic/13-04-4
Food stored on floor. Prepped carrots and onions in white bucket stored on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris at top of unit
Basic/22-08-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water at hand sink near triple sink
Basic/29-20-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink into white bucket
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification provided at inspection
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · No change manager is not at location employee don't know where certificates are located Time Extended
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 employee training provided at inspection
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · No change manager is not at location employee don't know where certificates are located Time Extended
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in the kitchen area
High priority/35A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pudding (79F - Cold Holding) bread pudding is stored on top of dessert display case. Per employee bread pudding was made in house yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bread pudding (79F - Cold Holding) bread pudding is stored on top of dessert display case. Per employee bread pudding was made in house yesterday.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. jerk chicken (112F - Hot Holding) chicken is stored in steam table
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification provided at inspection
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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 employee training provided at inspection
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink cups On prep table near microwave
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing plates without a hair restraint on
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket and fan cover is soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables when not in use
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (95F - Hot Holding); macaroni and cheese (127F - Hot Holding) food items are stored in upright hot holding cabinet. Cook turned the hot holding cabinet up to reheat food products
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Ajax stored with clean dishes
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bucket of peeled potatoes and carrots stored on floor in kitchen area
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water 69F under hot warming station used to store heat meat Patties
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom Microwave is soiled with food debris
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from register
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler Gasket soiled on walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves and walls in the walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on walls in kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping clothes stored on I prep tables and sinks when not in use
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. jerk chicken (90-104F - Hot Holding) cabbage (102-108F - Hot Holding) food items are stored on steam table, cabbage is stored on top of another container of cabbage at steam table
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ajax stored on shelf above triple sink with clean dishes, employee moved Ajax container
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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 provided, emailed manager
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee yellow opened beverage on top shelf with spices, employee moved beverage
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep table, employee moved cell phones
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On employee preparing food items and cutting cabbage
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored on shelf above triple sink
Basic/24-08-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under exterior door near manager desk
Basic/35B-01-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open box of oxtail stored on floor in the walk in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water 78F at front counter area
Basic/10-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near register, provided hand wash sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black build up on exterior of large pot on stove, soiled gasket on walk in cooler, soiled fan covers in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walls, door and shelves in the walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board when not in use
Basic/21-12-4

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.