Caribbean Jacks
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Caribbean Jacks has 13 inspections in the public record. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Daytona Beach restaurant scores 71. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Cookine and second cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves in walk in cooler rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Per manager get a new threshold **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by two chest freezers -wall by ovens -wall behind dish machine -wall behind 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Improved **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Improved **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -metal shelf with rust in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Per manager working on getting a new shelf **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of hoods soiled with grease behind where hood filters go -gasket soiled on small cooler on cookline -stainless area around stove soiled with grease -gasket soiled on dressing cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Improved **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by oven on secondary cookline -by reach in cooler prep area -around kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Improved **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 147f to 150f corrected to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 46f -key lime pie 50f less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -Cole slaw 46f to 50f made 5 hours ago per manager,manager discarded
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -spinach dip
02C-02-5
Basic - Awnings missing or in disrepair around outside bar and deck area. Hole in tiki hut roof on deck. Hole in Soffit area on north side of building .
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sauce **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -cookline, prep area area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of glass cooler -grease build up around wall of grill -burners soiled with grease prep area -exterior of rice,fry mix, sugar
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to oven -behind dish machine -behind 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under liquor station -walk in freezer
36-10-4
25
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Lobster bisque 124f corrected to 165f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -vacuum breaker on wrong side of splitter at mop sink **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler drawers ribs,hamburgers,cheese,beef ,chicken steaks ,chicken 47f to 51f less than 4 hour -cookline ice bath milk 51f -prep area cooler tcs dessert 61f less than 4 hours manager discarded -waitstation cut tomatoes 46f manager discarded **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk ,manager discarded **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -salad cooler cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice dumped in handsink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. -new hire **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -second cookline **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water dripping from ceiling tiles near ice machine Per manager problem with AC . **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on shelf with bread **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on small cooler second cookline **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Holes in soffit area north side of building. Per manager hurricane damage. Awning missing or torn around bar and outside area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -small cooler on cooler gaskets soiled. -burners and wall around burners soiled with grease on cookline -burners soiled with grease on second cookline -hoods over char soiled with grease - **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled by chest freezers -behind dish machine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -walk in freezer **Warning**
36-10-4
20
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -new hires **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: 3 new hires signed missing approximately 6 **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -2 chest freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of rice,sugar and fry mixer containers -hood filter's dusty second Cookline -hood soiled with grease over char grill -build up of grease on stove both cook lines -fan guard soiled in fish reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time extended grease around stove and fan guard **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 droppings on shelf employee cleaned Per manager just changed ceiling tiles **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 44f manager discarded **Warning**
03A-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. -Alfredo sauce 45f to 53f made yesterday ,manager discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw egg over imitation crab **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. -new hires **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Waitstation ice bin **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles Cookline -ac vent by dishmachine **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -beer walk in cooler drink mixes on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -2 chest freezers **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of rice,sugar and fry mixer containers -hood filter's dusty second Cookline -hood soiled with grease over char grill -build up of grease on stove both cook lines -fan guard soiled in fish reach in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind Dishmachine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under soda station at bar **Warning**
36-10-4
25
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Dishmachine Chlorine 200 ppm -Sanitizer bucket Quat 400 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Operator had tech yesterday and this morning for Dishmachine. Tech is return dish machine currently not functioning. Establishment has three compartment sink. Sanitizer bucket Quat 200 ppm **Time Extended**
41-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -building of grease on wall of stove **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Garlic wine sauce made yesterday 45f in center. See stop sale Manager voluntarily discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flies by trash can **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler Raw chicken over milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Walk in cooler raw mahi over raw tuna(served uncooked) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Dishmachine Chlorine 200 ppm -Sanitizer bucket Quat 400 ppm **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp 54f less than 2 hours advised to keep a lower level **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottled stored on Dishmachine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cut board soiled prep area,small reach in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -prep area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in chess freezer at cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -building of grease on wall of stove **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box napkins on floor in storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -drink buckets walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
15
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -lobster bisque 124f- employees reheatng
03B-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ribs 52f less than 4 hours milk 50f added more ice around container Fish 44f employee placed bog of ice on fish Fish ,ribs and milk corrected to 41f or below **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -dressings **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates outside Waitstation **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell on counter at bar **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers of bar mixes on floor in beer walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -over char grill- manager pushed filters together **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of 2 stoves
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Jacks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Jacks on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Jacks?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Jacks.
How does Caribbean Jacks compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Caribbean Jacks most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Caribbean Jacks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Jacks have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caribbean Jacks 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 Caribbean Jacks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Jacks is inspected around four times per year on average.
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