Genesis Caribbean Cuisine

1001 West Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

African

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

High Risk

Genesis Caribbean Cuisine has been inspected three times since 2022. Genesis Caribbean Cuisine was last inspected on Apr 14, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Genesis Caribbean Cuisine on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-38-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food in plastic containers and containers of condiments on floor.

08B-47-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment.

36-73-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Genesis Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Genesis Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Genesis Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Genesis Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Genesis Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Genesis Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Genesis Caribbean Cuisine 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 Genesis Caribbean Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Genesis Caribbean Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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