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CARIBBEAN TASTE RESTAURANT

1428 E FLETCHER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3773570
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13901890
DBPR license3917195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment unable to be licensed from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at time of licensing inspection. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate16-37-1

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

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#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The approved plan does not matched the establishment. Operator states that wrong plan was submitted with license application. **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At the corner of the cook line. **Warning**

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#2Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. The three-compartments sink at bar missing faucet and handles. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.