Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food

195 Blanding Blvd Ste 3A, Orange Park, FL 32073
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

That's lower than the typical Orange Park restaurant, which scores around 73. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at front counter. One live flying insect at prep table. One live flying insect at triple sink.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in mixing bowl for floor mixer. Operator killed and discarded live roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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. Not available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed from cooling unit in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No/incorrect handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign at handwash sink at front counter states "Techniques for Correct Handwashing". Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Meat pastries on speed rack in freezer are not covered.
08B-12-5
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches found in the following areas; 5 live roaches under stovetop 1 live roach on wall to left of small flip top reach in cooler 1 live roach on shelf above mop sink 1 live roach at the fryer 1 live roach on wall in dining room(3rd booth on right) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Two live roaches observed; One live roach on floor at handwash sink at front counter One live roach on shelf above handwash sink at front counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches observed in the following areas; 1 dead roach in interior of coffee pot with 1 egg sac 2 dead roaches under front handwash sink 1 dead roach under the coffee pot 4 dead roaches on shelving above small reach in cooler 2 dead roaches on stovetop 2 dead roaches on sheet pan above stovetop 1 dead roach on wall between rinse and sanitizer sinks 6 dead roaches in interior top of unused reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach under three compartment sink Employee removed and discarded 4 of the total dead roaches **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Three dead roaches in the following areas; One dead roach behind restroom door Two dead roaches on shelf above handwash sink at front counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag with peppers in direct contact with bag in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of opened raw goat stored on top of canned soda and whole peppers.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed; 1 live roach under flip top reach in cooler 1 live roach on shelf above flip top reach in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice held in pan above stove at 74F. Employee states left out of cooler for approximately 15 minutes. Rice placed on steamtable to reheat and 20 minutes later at 172F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels from dispenser at handwash sink at mop sink.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of small fryer with heavily soiled fryer basket with old food in basket on shelf under steamtable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has pH test strips but uses chlorine. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Rosmie hired over 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 28 dead roaches observed in the following areas; 1 dead roach on plastic bag above shelf at mop sink. 17 dead roaches by floor mixer 1 dead roach behind fryer 1 dead roach on food scale 8 dead roaches on shelving above flip top reach in cooler Operator removed and discarded all dead roaches during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on hose at mop sink. Both gaskets on lobby drink reach in cooler are torn. Two ceiling tiles missing to left of back exit.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling tile/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles at back of prep and ware washing area are stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, buckets of chicken base stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket and gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler behind front counter are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple tubs of raw meats stored in walk in cooler with no covering.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork and raw goat thawing in three compartment sink with no running water. Employee moved all to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink, not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are presented. Forks stored loose in original bulk box. Employee touched several food contact area of the forks before retrieving one for take out customer. Take out forks stored loose in original bulk box. Employee with bare hands, touched several food contact areas of the forks before retrieving one for take out customer.
25-02-4
21
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, raw ginger and raw meat in direct contact with to go bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. One employee who was hired a few days ago did not have employee responsibility signed. Manager had employee sign and date while inspector present. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed one employee, who was not handling food, eating on make line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on make line. Employee removed phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall next to walk in cooler is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. On floor in walk in cooler, two containers of chicken soup base. Manager removed. Case of cooking oil on ground by fryers. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on make line has build up of food. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife on rack by triple sink has dents and bent tip.
14-12-4
55
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Household trash bags used for storage of raw meats with meat in direct contact with bags. Operator states original boxes were damaged.
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. No proof available. Inspector provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and both establishment's employees signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Training certificate for Marie P. is a photocopy. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler door and small reach in cooler in kitchen are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water present in small one-door reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and debris present along back wall under stove.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top and sides of kitchen microwave is soiled.
22-08-4
58
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Food handler training certificate for Marie F. is a photocopy. Operator states original in employee's possession.
53B-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by mop sink is detaching from the wall. Operator states repair has been scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
78
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
70
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches in front counter by register 4 dead roaches behind cook line handwash sink near kitchens entrance 2 dead roaches under flat grill on cook like and under the three compartment sink 1 dead roach behind small flip top cooler across from the flat grill on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: On callback observed 26 total dead roaches. 1 on cabinet shelving in dining room 1 behind trash container in dining room. 1 under register 1 behind trash can at front counter 3 under handwash sink at kitchen entrance 1 in silverware bin by handwash sink 3 under flat grill 1 under flip top sandwich unit 3 in plastic tub under steam wells 4 under table by triple sink 2 under table beside triple sink 1 under microwave stand 3 under dry storage rack by back door 1 in front of backdoor **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (49F - Cooling); cooked beans (50-52F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (52F - Cooling); Cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 62F. Manager stated food was cooked this morning at 6 am and placed in cooler to cool. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No time/temperature controlled for safety foods in walk in cooler. Ambient air temperature 62F. Per operator, maintenance coming today for repairs. **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Operator was confused as to which license was to be renewed. Operator renewed SunBiz account which she thought was business license. Provided operator with printed paperless licensing handout with customer contact number. **Time Extended**
50-17-2
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice (49F - Cooling); cooked beans (50-52F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (52F - Cooling); Cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 62F. Manager stated food was cooked this morning at 6 am and placed in cooler to cool. Manager discarded food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No stop sales issued during inspection. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (85F); meat sauce (49-50F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Manager stated food was taking out of the flip top cooler an hour ago. Manager placed food in walk in freezer. raw oxtail (47F) stored in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 62F. Manager stated she received the oxtail approximately 3 hours ago. Manager placed oxtail in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No time/temperature controlled for safety foods in walk in cooler. Ambient air temperature 62F. Per operator, maintenance coming today for repairs. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employment training certificate from ServSafe. No other training certificate provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens bathroom door not properly self close. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No change. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles on cook line not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No change. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles shows water damage above walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No change. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No change. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor and shelves inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No change **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No change. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food.

How does Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food 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 Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy Yummy Caribbean Food is inspected around four times per year on average.