Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
23
Score
Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 65, which Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant's 23 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken,47 f,red beans,44 f held less than four hours stated employee.Employee transferred the chicken and beans to the upright freezer for a quick chill.Advised operator before the chicken and beans are transported from another location that it should be frozen. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee tasted food on bare hand,then put on gloves to go to the oven without washing hands to get the cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice,117 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to reheat.
03B-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of shrimps stored over open vegetable in upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frying pot is encrusted.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Chlorine strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
23
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Peas (50F - Cooling); Stewed Chicken (47F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Peas (50F - Cooling); Stewed Chicken (47F - Cooling) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked items are placed in thick plastic containers with lid on to cool. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Peas (50F - Cooling); Stewed Chicken (47F - Cooling)
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on storage each in the kitchen
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink. At front counter hand sink.
29-11-4
47
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxtail 60f, Rice 58f, Red peas 58f, Chicken 62f. Over 4 hours other than chicken. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Oxtail 60f, Rice 58f, Red peas 58f, Chicken 62f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
02D-01-5
43
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board is stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Cooks line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment license states 48 but establishment has 76 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy residue on the exterior of fryer pots. Wall is soiled by three comp sink. Filters are soiled under the hood suppression system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
74
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat,117 f,oxtail,112 f held less than four hours placed in oven to reheat. Oxtail,reheat 190 ,goat,reheat,167 fRepeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken,51 f,52 f held less than four hours.Advised employee to transfer chicken to the freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Over 200 ppm.Afterwards,100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board is stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bucket is inside handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy residue on the exterior of fryer pots. Wall is soiled by three comp sink. Filters are soiled under the hood suppression system. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Foil containers in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Cooks line area. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment license states 48 but establishment has 76 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.Entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-38-4
30
Mar 14, 2024
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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/. Exterior bar added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Three comp sink has been removed.Operator is in the process of remodeling the exterior bar. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
74
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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/. Exterior bar added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall of 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
55
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than four hours see stop sale. raw seasoned chicken (45-57F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than four hours see stop sale. raw seasoned chicken (45-57F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to store top to reheat 165° rapid plantains (110F - Hot Holding); beans and rice (88F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding); cooked oxtail (115F - Hot Holding) all located on back counter near ice machine and overtop of steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by trash can locked near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing holding sanitizing bucket next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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/. Exterior bar added **Warning**
51-16-7
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
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken per operator more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall of 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in tallboy in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in kitchen across from oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees upon entering kitchen on right side **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels upon entering kitchen on right side. **Warning**
33-38-4
17
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour and rice stored in disposable cake containers.
14-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Limescale and mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Prep table on service line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives between triple sink and the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sodas on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator pored water out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant.
How does Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Caribbean Sunshine 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 Sunshine Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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