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509 CARIBBEAN CUISINE

1703 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3368915
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388175
DBPR license4703882

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves, change task, no hand wash.

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near warmer.

#8Intermediate53B-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
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near warmer.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink near warmer.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Zatarains seasoning flour in working container not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.