Caribbean Paradise Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Caribbean Paradise Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Caribbean Paradise Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at steam table area, mac and cheese (78F - Hot Holding); fried plantains (74F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items placed out 35 minutes prior. Items moved to oven to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. In kitchen, observed 1 flying insect.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwash sinks, no paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwash sink, sanitizer bucket stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Single door reach-in cooler in kitchen has ice build up on cooling unit, ambient temperature 72f. No Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods cold holding in unit at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, utensils in standing water at 110f. Operator increased heat. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. In kitchen, white chest freezer has lid in disrepair, cracked and no longer tight fitting causing ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen, aluminum pans on top of reach-in freezer and storage rack not inverted.
25-06-4
47
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
43
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door reach-in cooler, bags on plantains stored touching pans of raw fish and raw chicken. Operator moved plantains. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area, packaged bars of soap stored over packaged foods on shelf by pass thru window. Operator removed soap from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At kitchen handwash sink, observed 2 flying insects.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In oven, plastic batter container interior sides soiled. Operator placed batter in clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer, no test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen, no paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. One employee present, hired for 4 days per manager, no proof of employee responsibilities. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter area handwash sink, no soap. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom at back of establishment, missing covered receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, white reach-in chest freezer has cracked molding on exterior.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At door way entrance to kitchen, standing water on floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers cracked or melted spots. Plastic measuring cup in season salt, handle broke off. Operator discarded all items in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, interior of both microwaves have encrusted splatter debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In office room, multiple open cases single service items stored on floor. Operator moved all items off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator made new bucket retest- Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
26
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near steam table in kitchen, macaroni and cheese 92F. Macaroni and cheese placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Macaroni and cheese placed in oven to reheat. At front counter in warmer, meat patties 121F. Patties placed into warmer approximately 30 minutes prior. Patties placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine bleach stored next to and over clean pans near triple sink. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom in back area of establishment.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by triple sink has sign only stating "hand wash only". Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of white reach in freezer shows rust and is cracked.
14-47-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door in back of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In front counter area.
36-36-4
45
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (74F - Cold Holding) per operator cheese was bought at the grocery store and transport to establishment no mother 1 hour prior, cheese placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at front counter, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of garbage inside dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of cooking oil, seasoning, and dry noodles on rack touching floor in kitchen, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of non used reach in cooler under service window in front counter area.
22-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door near bathrooms.
35B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of left hand oven of range in kitchen.
22-08-4
55
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near triple sink, clean utensils stored next to multiple chemicals. Utensils moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two containers of rice on steam table 107F. Items reheated approximately 30 minutes prior. Items moved to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near front counter. At hand washing sink in kitchen. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near front counter. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Operator's child in kitchen area and eating in kitchen. Operator moved child. **Corrected On-Site**
43-08-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing in back kitchen. In disrepair in mens restroom. Holes in wall in back hallway near office.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has license but it is not displayed. Operator states he will post license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storage area by hot water heater.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple kitchen utensils in water 81F on stove top. Manager turned heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood storage area behind front counter is not painted/sealed.
14-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two opened employee water bottles in front display cooler. Bottles discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In triple sink in kitchen, frozen chicken and frozen beef thawing in separate sinks in standing water. Water removed and items moved to prep. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Paradise Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Paradise Restaurant on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Paradise Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Paradise Restaurant.
How does Caribbean Paradise Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Caribbean Paradise Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Caribbean Paradise Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Paradise Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Caribbean Paradise Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Caribbean Paradise Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Paradise Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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