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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near steam table in kitchen, macaroni and cheese 92F. Macaroni and cheese placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Macaroni and cheese placed in oven to reheat. At front counter in warmer, meat patties 121F. Patties placed into warmer approximately 30 minutes prior. Patties placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine bleach stored next to and over clean pans near triple sink. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In front counter area.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom in back area of establishment.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by triple sink has sign only stating "hand wash only". Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of white reach in freezer shows rust and is cracked.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door in back of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:50 PM.
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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.