Caribbean Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Caribbean Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Employees with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Caribbean Cafe on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sofrito (garlic and oil base) in reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener heavily soiled on prep line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment utilized QAC sanitizer. Only chlorine test strips available
16-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer in outside shed.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Outside reach-in freezer with exposed insulation. In poor repair.
14-36-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of open monster energy on prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
58
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open single service item stored under paint and chemical in outside storage shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice cooker: yellow rice (128F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked with utensils in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes washed, rinsed, not sanitized
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. To quat test kit
16-37-1
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. Inspector emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans from Friday in cooler no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 6qt Camaro used as an ice scoop sitting in ice machine out back
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bags of Cuban bread stored in customer lobby un protected on customer table
08B-37-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
47
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg cartons over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided strips **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sofrito from previous day no date marking. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Operator moved Cuban bread, onions, and salt and pepper shakers into dry storage shed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Cafe on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employees with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Cafe.
How does Caribbean Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Caribbean Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Caribbean Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caribbean Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Caribbean Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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