Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Melbourne restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filled water from handwashing sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms men and women's Sent operator signs **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
78
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Saturday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filled bucket in sink. Educated
31A-11-4
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. Operator had employees sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Athaleyah
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown stew walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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. Have employee reporting agreement none are filled out
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature. Still frozen Educated **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwasher area
36-02-5
70
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened water walk in cooler. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in freezer door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink Dishwasher area Men's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer
14-17-4
58
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm corrected to 75 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in freezer door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasoning dry storage **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Prep cook opened water walk in cooler. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By triple sink
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By triple sink **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on drying rack not inverted **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hazel's Caribbean 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 Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hazel's Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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