The Caribbean Buffet

3162 S Atlantic Ave, Ste 10-20, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

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Last inspected: May 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The Caribbean Buffet appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Daytona Beach Shores sits at 68, putting The Caribbean Buffet on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -men's restroom

31B-05-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near walk in

36-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling tile near prior utility line

36-32-5

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish above cream sauce **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour/breading **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -from dish machine, operator stated already called service technician

36-22-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense seasoning **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -around walk in door near soda bib rack

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restrooms

31B-04-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server discarded soiled dishes at dish station before portioning food in cups without washing hands. -manager addressed employee during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

53B-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink -hand sink in front of kitchen

29-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fry station -lines running behind fryers -exterior of squeeze bottle near grill -holster in soda gun at bar, manager cleaned on site **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Caribbean Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Caribbean Buffet on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Caribbean Buffet compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach Shores?

The Caribbean Buffet most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach Shores average of 68.

Has The Caribbean Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Caribbean Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Caribbean Buffet 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 The Caribbean Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Caribbean Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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