Taste of the Caribbean

4337 Atlanta Highway Ste 200, Loganville, GA 30052

African

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Taste of the Caribbean appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Loganville restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

3-1A - food obtained from approved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 18 individual juice containers made off site not from an approved source. CA PIC instructed a withhold from sale/service order is being issued on juices and to separate the food from all other foods until verified from supplier that product is from an approved source. COS PIC separated items out.

511-6-1.04(2)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy cream and cooked chicken prepped yesterday (12/11/25) not date marked for 7 days in kitchen 2-door reach in. CA PIC instructed to date mark all items that last more than 24 hrs for 7 days with day 1 starting being prep day and then 6 days later. COS PIC properly date marked items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Faucet for ice scoop holder not running.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ninja professional blender and oster blender not NSF approved

511-6-1.5

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front hand washing sink in kitchen being blocked by equipment. CA PIC instructed to remove all items out of sink and to only use hand washing sink to wash hands only. COS PIC removed items.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink in kitchen not supplied with soap. CA PIC instructed to have soap at all hand washing sinks to properly was hands. COS PIC restocked sink with soap.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed Jerk chicken cooking in unapproved outdoor bbq due to area not being constructed/out in the open. CA PIC was given requirements in order for bbq to be brought up to code.

511-6-1.04(4)(y)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed employee alieve, ointment spray, calcium/magnesium/zinc pills, body wash and difenac gel on prep table. CA PIC was instructed to keep all medicines and supplies off work station and in designated area. COS PIC removed items to appropriate container.

511-6-1.07(6)(o)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: 5 cases of cabbage stored on ground in hallway in dining room; 2 cases of Akee on ground in closet Not 6" off floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ninja Professional Blender not NSF approved

511-6-1.5

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Food stored in grocery bags in front 2 door reach-in.

511-6-1.05(1)(j)

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed jerk chicken cooking in unapproved outdoor BBQ due to area not being constructed/out-in-the-open. CA: PIC was given requirements in order to BBQ outside and bring area to code

511-6-1.04(4)(y)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips in restaurant

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Sanitizer in bucket near 3-compartment that is used to clean tables, but not in active use or below 150 ppm concentration

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Wet stacking of pans above 3-compartment sink

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ninja Professional Blender not NSF-Approved

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee ice-pack stored next to food in under-counter freezer in kitchen

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Seasoning in back kitchen area in containers not labeled with common name; multiple dry goods (beans, rice, flour) in containers not labeled with common name

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee without hair restraint and beard restraint on

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Wet stacking of pans on drying rack above 3-compartment sink

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily marked/stained

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Grocery bags used as containers for food in under-counter freezer 2-door reach in

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of the Caribbean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of the Caribbean on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of the Caribbean?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of the Caribbean.

How does Taste of the Caribbean compare to other restaurants in Loganville?

Taste of the Caribbean most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Loganville average of 86.

Has Taste of the Caribbean's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of the Caribbean have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taste of the Caribbean 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 Taste of the Caribbean inspected?

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

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