Carolina's Cuban Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Carolina's Cuban Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The fryer baskets are soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the fryer baskets. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the stove is soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At the dining area waiter station, the bucket was stored on top of the counter by the utensils. The operator moved the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
78
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in storage area, raw pork in plastic wrap over fish, operator moved pork **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server used hand wash sink to rinse towel and plate, discussed proper use of hand wash sink with manager on duty.
31A-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler in back room- unwashed cucumbers and oranges over cheese and milk, operator moved produce down **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper completely thawed, four 8oz pkgs, see stop sale
06-09-1
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over food in dry storage room , operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of lithium grease on freezer in storage area, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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.
53B-13-5
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station > 200 ppm. In kitchen at prep table > 200, corrected to less than 200 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hinge of refrigerator at end of cook line 6 live roaches next and behind to vertical freezer by side room 2 live roaches on bottom of swinging door to dining room 1 live on wall behind reach in cooler lift top by door to dining room. 3 live roaches under and next to hand wash sink at wait station 2 live roaches in side room by glass door cooler 1 live roach on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Inspector provided employee health agreement and employees read and signed. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in refrigerator door, on end of cook line 6 dead roaches behind refrigerator 1 dead roach behind chest freezer by door to break room 3 dead roaches behind vertical freezer by door to side room 4 dead roaches under rack in dry storage room 10 dead roaches behind prep table across from reach in lift top cooler 2 dead roaches under front counter 1 dead roach under counter at wait station 4 dead by glass door cooler in side room 5 dead roaches on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-03-4
55
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, dish room **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. CFM expired 5/2/23, Lissette Giral - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: CFM class not taken. Manager is looking for company that will do class in Spanish **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. CFM expired 5/2/23, Lissette Giral
53A-02-7
78
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carolina's Cuban Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant.
How does Carolina's Cuban Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Carolina's Cuban Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Carolina's Cuban Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant 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 Carolina's Cuban Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carolina's Cuban Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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