CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT
900 DUNN AVE STE 14 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front display case warmer, chicken patty (115F – Hot Holding); beef patty (121F – Hot Holding) operator removed and placed in oven. Discussed time as public health control and provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk seasoning container with scoop missing handle.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handle of butcher knife.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with microwave over clean pans. Operator relocated the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On shelf under microwave, clean metal pans stacked while wet.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Standup two door reach in cooler with torn door gasket. Two door reach in freezer shelves with rust build up pitting the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked damaged floor tiles in kitchen area. Damaged cove molding around office area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk bag of rice with scoop handle in direct contact with the product. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on bottom plate of microwave opposite three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service paper towels and containers in box on floor of office area. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, sanitizer solution at 0ppm, operator removed and emptied solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.