Caribbean Soul and Cuisine
Last inspected: May 28, 2024
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Caribbean Soul and Cuisine has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 28, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 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. In steam table, curry chicken, cut cabbage (106, 118F - Hot Holding). At cook line, rice, beans (110, 86F - Hot Holding). All items out less than 4 hours. Heat turned on all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In silver single door reach-in cooler in kitchen. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); shell eggs ambient (56F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 56f. Employee stated items in cooler and not removed. Operator stated someone was supposed to repair. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In silver single door reach-in cooler in kitchen. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); shell eggs ambient (56F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 56f. Employee stated items in cooler and not removed. Operator stated someone was supposed to repair. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen storage area, bleach on top of chest freezer. Bleach moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Operator not able to locate. Email to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both kitchen handwash sinks. Supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back kitchen storage area, cardboard used on bottom storage rack.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen storage area, back pack on chest freezer. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On rack in front of front counter, cupcakes with no label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
37
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. All employee food handler training records are expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Operator stated they have ordered books thru Lawrence Yancy. Spoke with Mr Yancy, books ordered, he has called and they are on back order. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In two door reach in cooler in kitchen, raw salmon stored over ready to eat cornbread. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board under prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager not present with four employees working today.
53A-05-6
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pasta salad and sea moss in grab/go reach in cooler in dining area missing address. Employee began labeling items. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils in container of water 91F by stove in kitchen. Employee moved container to burner to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen. Employee stopped and left area with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee styrofoam cup on prep table in middle of kitchen. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - food storage area added. 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. Establishment is using a storage area adjacent to restaurant which is not annotated on approved plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Freezers and can goods have been moved to restaurant, to go boxes still in hallway but employee states they are going to move them to restaurant soon **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Soul and Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Soul and Cuisine on file is from May 28, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Soul and Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Soul and Cuisine.
How does Caribbean Soul and Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Caribbean Soul and Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Caribbean Soul and Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Soul and Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caribbean Soul and Cuisine 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 Soul and Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Soul and Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants
Explore More
→
All locations in Jacksonville