STARS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1901 BLANDING BOULEVARD, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.381.9022
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in back kitchen area, below clean dish storage rack.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018004782 | Jan 22, 2018 | Mar 12, 2018 | $400 |
| 5--2018001404 | Jan 4, 2018 | Feb 9, 2018 | $400 |
| 5--2015021259 | May 1, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015 | $900 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored by three compartment sink. Person in charge stated it was bleach and labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on chest freezers near rear exit.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a phone-watch. Employee removed watch.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in standing reach in freezer by new kitchen addition entrance.
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. Observed 2 pieces of salmon actively thawing in reduced oxygen commercial packaging in standing reach in cooler near rack of clean dishes near mop sink. Person in charge removed fish from packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on center prep table on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple closed employee beverages on various prep tables throughout kitchen area.
Jul 25, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey legs stored over raw beef in standing reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on main prep table on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from three compartment sink. Person in charge had extra sign and posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table and not in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in solution person in charge stated was bleach and soap. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in plastic grocery bags stored in reach in freezer next to mop sink. Person in charge removed beef and placed in food grade container.
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. Observed one employee person in charge stated had been employee less than 30 days with no reporting agreement. Person in charge had employee sign reporting agreement.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table across from standing reach in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee beverage stored next to cutting board on prep table across from standing reach in freezer. Person in charge removed water bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in three compartment sink not being thawed under running water. Person in charge turned on water for raw chicken.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket containing chlorine solution testing at 10ppm stored next to three compartment sink. Person in charge added chlorine to solution and is now testing at 100ppm.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of antiseptic alcohol stored on shelf next to packets of seasonings in prep area. Person in charge removed and placed in designated medicine area.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in cook area and one flying insect in dish area.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked metal pans on drying shelves in dish area with moisture build up.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in sugar container with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed the scoop and placed in dishwasher area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of white powdery substance with no label. Person in charge indicated it was flour and labeled accordingly.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled and discolored. Operator swapped soiled board with brand new one.
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. One employee, who was hired under 60 days per operator, did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Operator had employee sign.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone next to clean dishes on storage rack by triple sink. Operator removed phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of garbage around dumpster area.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed lid.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife on cutting board in kitchen has broken tip. Operator discarded knife.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects, in back kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer, metal pan of raw shrimp stored over ice bd green beans. In reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved items to correct storage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in back kitchen area, below clean dish storage rack.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler by back door, 2 cracked eggs in flat. Operator discarded.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One SafeStaff certificate expired.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line. Plastic container of oil on lower shelf, exterior has build up.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf across from triple sinks, bulk flour container not labeled.
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.