Caribbean's Finest

8602 Sw Sr 200, Ocala, FL 34481

African

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Caribbean's Finest appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Caribbean's Finest on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Plantains on steam table stored on paper towel.

14-86-1

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on top of steam table: plantains (111F - Hot Holding). Owner stated plantains placed on top of steam table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken.

03B-01-6

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line utensils stored in standing water, 111F.

10-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed in prep sink at room temperature. Manager placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from steam table: beef (47F - Cooling). Owner stated beef cooked the previous day.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from steam table: beef (47F - Cooling). Owner stated beef cooked the previous day.

01B-36-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf. Owner turned containers over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean's Finest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean's Finest on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Caribbean's Finest compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Caribbean's Finest most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Caribbean's Finest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean's Finest have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caribbean's Finest 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's Finest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean's Finest is inspected around three times per year on average.

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