JCARIBBEAN CUISINE, LLC
4981 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32808 · 407-826-1288
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023062057 | Aug 11, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough in grocery bags in reach in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris in prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink.
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went and got chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee marked items in reach in cooler prepared 4-5-26.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. The bottom of reach in freezer in prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doorr of the kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of kitchen.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line and by hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store to purchase sanitizer during inspection. Operator purchased bleach.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water to hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line and by hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. under coolers and warewashing area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water on floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Napkins and to-go containerson floor in kitchen
Dec 30, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee had water bottle in hand sink immediately removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in far back cooler by microwave
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind coolers and cooking equipment
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Small cooler ambient 52F
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 92F. Manager discarded the water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near mop sink
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oxtails (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cook states it was out of the cooler previously. Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer and flat top grill.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near mop sink
Equipment in poor repair.gaskets on reach in.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Hood
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near mop sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near mop sink
Jun 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Remodeled
Equipment in poor repair. Small cooler ambient 52F
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 92F. Manager discarded the water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near mop sink
Jun 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oxtails (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cook states it was out of the cooler previously. Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer and flat top grill.
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/. Outside Grill added to plans, ice machine removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near mop sink
Equipment in poor repair.gaskets on reach in.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Hood
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near mop sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near mop sink
Jun 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Remodeled
Equipment in poor repair. Small cooler ambient 52F
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 92F. Manager discarded the water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near mop sink
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oxtails (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cook states it was out of the cooler previously. Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer and flat top grill.
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/. Outside Grill added to plans, ice machine removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near mop sink
Equipment in poor repair.gaskets on reach in.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Hood
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near mop sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near mop sink
Aug 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer door on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line.
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.