340s Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at 340s Caribbean Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. 340s Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so 340s Caribbean Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 96F hot holding in steamwell Oven: Mac n. Heese 125F hot holding Both less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handsink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Had sani bucket inside **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets and rim of chest freezer - exterior of flour/ seasoning containers
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Floor in walk in cooler
22-16-4
52
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (119F - Hot Holding) Mac and cheese (119F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours . Manager took to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Searched through paper work and debris for license and went to serve customer patties without hand wash. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fry and other equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk- in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugars and rice. Staff stood scoop up. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning.hood - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
52
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License are expired as of 04-01-23. Please renew as soon as possible.
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of stove and fryers.
23-03-4
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in sink in ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave oven.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light in kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 340s Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 340s Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 340s Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 340s Caribbean Restaurant.
How does 340s Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
340s Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has 340s Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 340s Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 340s Caribbean Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 340s Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 340s Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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