Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CARIBE RESTAURANT & BAR

1107 W N BLVD STE 26 · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754687
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793189
DBPR license4508767

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -Raw lobster tails over pizza. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw sausage over cooked chicharonne. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 108f, Tripe 111f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Operator placed in steam table on high. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. -Hood. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Beans in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.