Aunt Sals Caribbean

304 E Hinson Ave Ste B, Haines City, FL 33844

African

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Aunt Sals Caribbean has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Haines City restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2023 posted.

50-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen,

22-16-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 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. Raw beef over shrimp in reach in freezer on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil next to rice cooker on cook line . Employee poured water out of container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor. Operator placed chicken on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in sink without consistent water flow. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In stand up refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved all personal items to one side of the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garbage can. The garbage can was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. I gave the operator a copy of The written plan. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garbage can. Hand washing sink in the kitchen.

31A-09-4

11-26-1

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system.

36-62-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of carrots on the floor on the front counter. Operator removed the carrots from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aunt Sals Caribbean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aunt Sals Caribbean on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aunt Sals Caribbean?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aunt Sals Caribbean.

How does Aunt Sals Caribbean compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

Aunt Sals Caribbean most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Haines City average of 90.

Has Aunt Sals Caribbean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aunt Sals Caribbean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aunt Sals Caribbean means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aunt Sals Caribbean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aunt Sals Caribbean is inspected around three times per year on average.

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