The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe

1412 1 St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Winter Haven average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen.

36-73-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken in reach in freezer

02C-04-5

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Peanut brittle and love at front counter. 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepar

02D-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

32-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels

25-05-4

Basic - Floor / walls / ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment and under three compartment sink , window seals soiled, dust around light fixtures

36-73-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil next to mixer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in front unit, operator cleaned unit. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw, goat, chicken inside the reach in cooler. The

02C-02-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe.

How does The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe 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 The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Caraibe Bakery and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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