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Caribbean Catering

80925 Overseas Hwy, Unit 5, Islamorada, FL 33036
Catering
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Caribbean Catering, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up three times.

Caribbean Catering's latest score is in line with the Islamorada average of 69. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine . Triple sink will be set up for sanitation , Technician was called for service
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw shell eggs food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in the handwashing sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine gasket is soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
52
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Cleaner Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine . Ecolab was called for service. Triple sink is set up to sanitize Quaternary at 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink will be set up for sanitizing dishes and technician will be called 3 compartment sink is set up to sanitized quat @200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat butter in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane on shelf with food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dish area
29-34-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in seasame seeds.
14-01-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Mop sink drains onto the ground due to no drain connection for mop sink.
28-02-4
Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain line is missing
29-08-4
26
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Catering on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Catering?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Catering.

How does Caribbean Catering compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?

Caribbean Catering most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Islamorada average of 69.

Has Caribbean Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Catering have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caribbean Catering 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 Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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