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Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge

331 Mary Esther Cut Off, Mary Esther, FL 32569
American
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge stretching back to 2022. Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Mary Esther restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
90
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46f reach in cooler cook line. Door opened frequently.
03A-02-5
86
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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: Establishment has the manager and one employee. The employee's training has expired, 05/22/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: No food handler certificates available at time of inspection. Staff unable to locate certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile cracked in half in dry storage room.
36-32-5
95
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat 55f and rice 50f. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler switch was in off position (limited temperature/time control for safety food items in unit). Operator turned reach in cooler to on. Food of concern placed in colder holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Upon inspection observed old label on stacked plastic container on clean equipment rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked plastic containers with moisture in between on clean equipment rack.
24-08-4
78
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed several retail bags in reach in freezer storing meat products. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding glass door reach in cooler jerk chicken 53f and rice 53f. Operator stated food items brought out for service frequently and door opened frequently. Operator placed food items of concern on ice and colder holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with sliding door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge.

How does Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Mary Esther?

Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mary Esther average of 95.

Has Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge 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 Jerk Restaurant and Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Jerk Restaurant and Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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