Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant's latest score of 39 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantains (77F - Hot Holding) held in inoperable steam well. Operator placed plantains into the fryer to reheat to 165F. Operator then placed plantains into working steam well. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above unwashed produce in rear double door glass reach-in cooler. Discussed with employee proper storage. Raw chicken wings stored above French fries in reach-in freezer in rear storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026
50-17-3
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. No proof of training for a single employee of five years.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler used to hold raw chicken in rear storage area. Equipment doors damaged on double glass door reach-in cooler in rear storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under oven and front prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach-in freezers in rear storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water in container stored in inoperable steam well. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged food at front counter missing required packaging information: Sea moss gel Pumpkin Pies
02D-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cold holding units. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers located in rear storage areas soiled.
22-16-4
39
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Conch base at 50F. Operator placed into freezer. New temperature noted at 47F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice at 129F. Operator microwaved rice to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs inside standing reach-in cooler located in Northwest section of kitchen.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, not commercially processed, stored above French fries in white reach-in freezer. Operator relocated items
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for items at front counter held on time: Cooked fish Fritters Collard greens Items are time stamped at counter **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bagged cooked oxtail in chest freezer not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezers located in Northwest section of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils standing in water at 88F at steam well
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in cold holding unit near rear door **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers
23-03-4
32
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen don gloves and began cutting preparing salads without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing pans in three-compartment sink without sanitizing. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Rewashed and sanitized pans. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 88f degrees Fahrenheit. Operator reheated water to 174f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw chicken food stored over produce in reach-in cooler in storage area.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in prep area and cooks line. Operator discarded items. a. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) b. cut lettuce (76F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From shelf in dry-storage area at 1:01pm. Operator placed items in oven. Rechecked temps a. mac and cheese (100F - Hot Holding) 115f From oven stove top at 1:18pm a. cooked plantains (88F - Hot Holding) 144f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. From reach-in cooler in prep area. Item did cool from 135f-41f within six hours. cooked carrots in brown sauce cooked at 5:00a.m (55F - Cooling) Observed operator discard item. Stop sale not warranted.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen and in unisex restroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has fish time marked at front counter without written procedures for time as a public health control. Emailed written plan on 05-06-2024. Operator printed and filled written plans. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Oxtails stored inside sink not thawing under running old water or refrigeration.
06-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in dry-storage area.
05-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at front counter. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Watermelon stored on top of cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in prep area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
17
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish/ chicken wings over buckets of juice in reach in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Out of shell boiled eggs 52f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (72F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (72F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over food items on shelf in office
41-10-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
47
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table on cooks line. Operator placed items in oven to reheat. Re temp at 2:15pm. Operator opened oven to allow for re temp. a. cooked rice (113F - Hot Holding); 138f b. sweet potato (120F - Hot Holding) 143f c. cooked chicken quarters (84F - Hot Holding 100f d. Mac and cheese (126F - Hot Holding) 147f e. white rice (80F - Hot Holding) 92f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From upright refrigerator in kitchen at 1:50pm. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 2:10pm a. shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); 54f b. boiled egg (63F - Cold Holding); 54f c. cut tomato (63F - Cold Holding); 57f d. cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) 52f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 1. Zachariah Arscott **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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. 1. Dewayne Arscott 2. Johnicia Davis 3. Kenneth Harriott Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
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. 1. Dewayne Arscott 2. Johnicia Davis 3. Kenneth Harriott
53B-13-5
Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves at front counter.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above hood on cooks line.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cabbage stored on floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
51-13-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cooks line used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
30
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: License is expired as of 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked animal products held more than 24 hours in reach in cooler in rear of establishment not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Cooked animal products held more than 24 hours in reach in cooler in rear of establishment not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: No proof of Certified Food Manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
67
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employees are making salads to go with bare hand contact and items are not to be heated to 145 F. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked animal products held more than 24 hours in reach in cooler in rear of establishment not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler by rear door. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
50
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license displayed lists expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding) operator moved to a different refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time stamp on time as a public health control. Operator provided time stamps for food.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In rear of building on hose bib above mop sink, no vacuum breaker installed.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepped burger patties and prepped black beans not day marked. Operator day marked the items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Viewed staff training completed tests, but the training certificates were not filled out. Training provided by Florida Restaurant and lodging Association. Safe Staff.
53B-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White cutting board in kitchen on prep table behind the oven shows accumulation of debris and grooved stained cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of small freezer in rear of kitchen, to the right of the stand up freezer, has excessive accumulation of debris in bottom interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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