CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT
900 DUNN AVE STE 14 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In double door stand up reach-in freezer, pan with raw fish stored on top of open box of fully cooked chicken patties.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen next to steam table, plantains (118F – Hot Holding). Plantains out for 2 hours.
Intermediate 1
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment has one current SafeStaff certificate, certificate is photocopy.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On lower shelf of prep table in bulk seasoning containers, one has bowl and another has cup with broken handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Single door reach-in cooler has ice build up at cooling unit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep table, cutting board has stains from food.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back room next to mop sink, mop stored in mop wringer.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower shelf under prep table, multiple seasoning containers not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:04 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.