CARIBBEAN 450
102 PHILLIPS DAIRY RD · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
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 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. **Admin Complaint**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat items.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ox tail, chicken, cabbage in reach in cooler at 48-53F. Person in charge states had unit open for morning prep. Other items in unit 41F. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with grease buildup. Cutting board at hot holding with buildup.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of training due to all expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen with unusable hot water faucet.
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of oil and lard stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of shelving where clean dishware is held with debris buildup. Exterior of flour container, sauce containers with debris buildup.
29-12-4Basic – Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Sink corroded to the point where hot water faucet is not usable. Not easily cleanable. Also water leaking into container under hand wash sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:32 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.