Caribbean Shack
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
61
Score
Caribbean Shack has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Sep 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Caribbean Shack trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cook line cooler cutting board stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -men's restroom stall -woman's restroom stall -water shut off due to leaking faucet
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -right side of cook line reach in cooler
36-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -buildup of grease on dish ware
16-48-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -kitchen side door
35B-03-4
Basic - Toilet leaking. -woman's restroom toilet
29-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -around mop sink and various tile areas in kitchen
36-02-5
61
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At smoothie bar handwashing sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall to the right of smoothie station Wall on cook line soiled Wall across from hot holding station soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Provide form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pine sol on shelf above box of coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to Manager stated peas were cooked the day prior and placed in reach in cooler. Cooked Split peas (53F - Cooling) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked eggs and cooked rice in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Manager stated peas were cooked the day prior and placed in reach in cooler. Cooked Split peas (53F - Cooling) **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Peas were cooked, placed in plastic bags while still hot and tied then stacked on top of each other.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in coolers in the kitchen Under prep table by fry station Floor under and behind fry station **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Vurry container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cups, phone and water bottle on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table in the kitchen Microwave in back dry storage area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers All reach in freezers in the kitchen Stove by cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and freezer shelves in the kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fry station
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
29-11-4
30
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment used to have a bar at the front of establishment is now a food prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Turned pans on the side. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in pepper sauce **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
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
82
Jan 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Aug 3, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Shack on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Shack?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Shack.
How does Caribbean Shack compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Caribbean Shack most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Caribbean Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caribbean Shack 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 Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Shack is inspected around four times per year on average.
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