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POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC

4897 W COLONIAL DR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32808

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3599426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10882456
DBPR license5814287

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority11 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. meat stew ( per operator cooling since 6 am) (90 F – Cooling) **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. meat stew ( per operator cooling since 6 am) (90 F – Cooling) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 11

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pots and pans heavily soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate27-24-5

Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 75°F per operator water heater broke yesterday. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater broken per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53A-11-4

Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had employee go to near by store during inspection to purchase bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of certificates, Missing date of birth, training dates. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At any hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door by frontier service counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bag on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back of the house. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Facility removed outside mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all equipment, hood filters, and behind equipment throughout. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic38-10-4

Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. No light in bathroom. Per operator he's working on fixing light. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout back of the house kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.