Stars Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Stars Caribbean Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jacksonville restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in plastic grocery bags stored in reach in freezer next to mop sink. Person in charge removed beef and placed in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Observed one employee person in charge stated had been employee less than 30 days with no reporting agreement. Person in charge had employee sign reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table across from standing reach in freezer.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee beverage stored next to cutting board on prep table across from standing reach in freezer. Person in charge removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in three compartment sink not being thawed under running water. Person in charge turned on water for raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket containing chlorine solution testing at 10ppm stored next to three compartment sink. Person in charge added chlorine to solution and is now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in back kitchen area, below clean dish storage rack. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects, in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer, metal pan of raw shrimp stored over ice bd green beans. In reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved items to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler by back door, 2 cracked eggs in flat. Operator discarded.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One SafeStaff certificate expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line. Plastic container of oil on lower shelf, exterior has build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf across from triple sinks, bulk flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
41
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Operator printed procedures during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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 has blank employee agreement form.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area, plastic container without a handle in bulk complete seasoning container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to plastic utensils. Drink moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, cell phone on wire shelf above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler has torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator freezer by back door missing ambient thermometer in refrigerator.
05-09-4
64
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stars Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stars Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stars Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stars Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Stars Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Stars Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Stars Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stars Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stars Caribbean Restaurant 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 Stars Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stars Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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