509 Caribbean Cuisine

1703 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301

African

Last inspected: Nov 9, 2023

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, 509 Caribbean Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. 509 Caribbean Cuisine was last inspected on Nov 9, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 9, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 88, so 509 Caribbean Cuisine trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves, change task, no hand wash.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near warmer.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near warmer.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink near warmer.

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Zatarains seasoning flour in working container not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

36-34-5

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 509 Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 509 Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Nov 9, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does 509 Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

509 Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has 509 Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 509 Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 509 Caribbean Cuisine 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.

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