Caribbean Flavors
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Caribbean Flavors, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Caribbean Flavors on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time extended 30 days waiting on engineer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: has wrong test kit **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 door glass cooler in kitchen. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41F or below found at 80F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Nothing tcs stored in units at this time **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook line floor soiled with old food debris in kitchen and ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 glass cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
70
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time extended 30 days waiting on engineer **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: has wrong test kit **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 door glass cooler in kitchen. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41F or below found at 80F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Nothing tcs stored in units at this time **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook line floor soiled with old food debris in kitchen and ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 glass cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cabbage slaw made 2 days ago - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: has wrong test kit **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 door glass cooler in kitchen. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41F or below found at 80F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Nothing tcs stored in units at this time **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook line floor soiled with old food debris in kitchen and ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 glass cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. House-made marinade - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: inside marinate **Time Extended**
14-01-5
52
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
30
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 69f cold holding Cole slaw 48-50f cold holding
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. turkey 69f cooling from over night. Cole slaw 48-50f cold holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. turkey 69f cold holding
03D-02-5
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Baseboard in restroom has mold like growth.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on Togo containers **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. As you walk in to kitchen area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back storage area
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in top of restroom, and in kitchen by ovens
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Items in storage area and out back of building
33-31-5
37
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Flavors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Flavors on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
How does Caribbean Flavors compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Caribbean Flavors most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Caribbean Flavors' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Flavors 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 Flavors 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 Flavors inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Flavors is inspected around four times per year on average.
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