HINES CARIBBEAN CUISINE
3313 NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 8134090516
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on black reach in cooler. Operator eliminated and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025089615 | Aug 28, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 | $320 |
| 3--2016046911 | Sep 29, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | — |
| 3--2016003769 | Jan 19, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | $800 |
| 3--2016001231 | Dec 30, 2015 | Mar 16, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2015048354 | Oct 28, 2015 | Feb 19, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from front service line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed ice machine near mop sink, from front of house area removed 3-door cooler, Hand washing sink, freezer, 2 door freezer, pizza oven, sneeze guard that would have been in front of pizza oven. Wall was put up and office was added where sneeze guard and pizza oven were located, converted storage to women's restroom, added front beverage cooler. Inspector spoke with Plan Reviewer Montrail and no new plans have been submitted for establishment.
May 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on black reach in cooler. Operator eliminated and sanitized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from front service line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed ice machine near mop sink, from front of house area removed 3-door cooler, Hand washing sink, freezer, 2 door freezer, pizza oven, sneeze guard that would have been in front of pizza oven. Wall was put up and office was added where sneeze guard and pizza oven were located, converted storage to women's restroom, added front beverage cooler. Inspector spoke with Plan Reviewer Montrail and no new plans have been submitted for establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in office on floor. 1 dead roach under prep table in kitchen. 3 dead roaches under mop sink in kitchen. 3 dead roaches on floor in mop sink room. 1 dead roach in mop sink. 2 dead roaches under stove in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
Nov 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from front service line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed ice machine near mop sink, from front of house area removed 3-door cooler, Hand washing sink, freezer, 2 door freezer, pizza oven, sneeze guard that would have been in front of pizza oven. Wall was put up and office was added where sneeze guard and pizza oven were located, converted storage to women's restroom, added front beverage cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Oven handles soiled with grease.
Sep 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (123F - Hot Holding) Per operator beef patties were placed at 8:30am, 1st temp at 12:39p, operator removed from sale. fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding); fried chicken, 2nd temp 1:03pm (190F). Still within 4 hour timeframe, operator placed in oven for rapid reheating.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from front service line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed ice machine near mop sink, from front of house area removed 3-door cooler, Hand washing sink, freezer, 2 door freezer, pizza oven, sneeze guard that would have been in front of pizza oven. Wall was put up and office was added where sneeze guard and pizza oven were located, converted storage to women's restroom, added front beverage cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Oven handles soiled with grease.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line.
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cheese side of reach in cooler door.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5 beef patties placed in Bain Marie on front counter at 8:30am, observed temperature at 12:39pm, 123F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (123F - Hot Holding) Per operator beef patties were placed at 8:30am, 1st temp at 12:39p, operator removed from sale. fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding); fried chicken, 2nd temp 1:03pm (190F). Still within 4 hour timeframe, operator placed in oven for rapid reheating.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from front service line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed ice machine near mop sink, from front of house area removed 3-door cooler, Hand washing sink, freezer, 2 door freezer, pizza oven, sneeze guard that would have been in front of pizza oven. Wall was put up and office was added where sneeze guard and pizza oven were located, converted storage to women's restroom, added front beverage cooler.
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. 1 employee missing
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and collard greens in reach in coolers not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee place personal drink on prep table in kitchen
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen area, employee covered drink with lid.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Oven handles soiled with grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in freezer in kitchen
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on table
Feb 10, 2025Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outside of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease so
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of microwave
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.