NIGHTOWL CARIBBEAN CUISINE
929 S BAY ST, Eustis FL 32726 · (352) 589-0256
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw Chicken stored in Retail buckets. Operator removed..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to register.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets. Upright reach in cooler gaskets. Exterior upright cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior. Upright reach in cooler
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to oven for reheating. Cooked Ribs (102F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Grista freezer in the kitchen not currently working.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table soiled.
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to oven for reheating. Cooked Ribs (102F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked cabbage in reach in cooler. Operator date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Grista freezer in the kitchen not currently working.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage soiled
Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table soiled.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - coleslaw prepared prior day
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - smoked chicken 109° per operator put on at 8:30am.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - grates in smoker
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - broken cold holding unit stored in back area.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in prep area. -Fry baskets - grates in smoker
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - outside storage area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - broken cold holding unit stored in enclosed back area.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - fry baskets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Employee filled sanitizer bucket
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Cooked pork prepared 3 days prior
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - Inside dry storage area -Outside storage area
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.