CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT
11720 US 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 7273788890
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021569 | Apr 8, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2022058016 | Nov 21, 2022 | May 11, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2016029721 | May 17, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. White refrigerator on cook line
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The fryer baskets are soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the fryer baskets.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed and posted it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the stove is soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the floor.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At the dining area waiter station, the bucket was stored on top of the counter by the utensils. The operator moved the sanitizer bucket.
Apr 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 vertical freezer in storage area, raw pork in plastic wrap over fish, operator moved pork
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server used hand wash sink to rinse towel and plate, discussed proper use of hand wash sink with manager on duty.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper completely thawed, four 8oz pkgs, see stop sale
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler in back room- unwashed cucumbers and oranges over cheese and milk, operator moved produce down
Jan 2, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over food in dry storage room, operator removed
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen, moved to shelf
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of lithium grease on freezer in storage area, moved to bottom shelf
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
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.
Apr 9, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station > 200 ppm. In kitchen at prep table > 200, corrected to less than 200 ppm
Apr 8, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hinge of refrigerator at end of cook line 6 live roaches next and behind to vertical freezer by side room 2 live roaches on bottom of swinging door to dining room 1 live on wall behind reach in cooler lift top by door to dining room. 3 live roaches under and next to hand wash sink at wait station 2 live roaches in side room by glass door cooler 1 live roach on floor in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station > 200 ppm. In kitchen at prep table > 200, corrected to less than 200 ppm
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. Inspector provided employee health agreement and employees read and signed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in refrigerator door, on end of cook line 6 dead roaches behind refrigerator 1 dead roach behind chest freezer by door to break room 3 dead roaches behind vertical freezer by door to side room 4 dead roaches under rack in dry storage room 10 dead roaches behind prep table across from reach in lift top cooler 2 dead roaches under front counter 1 dead roach under counter at wait station 4 dead by glass door cooler in side room 5 dead roaches on floor in walk in cooler
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, dish room
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Aug 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. CFM expired 5/2/23, Lissette Giral
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.