509 CARIBBEAN CUISINE
2450 SPRINGHILL RD #4 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32305
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23 expiration. Observed operator purchase license 6/1/24. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean sauce in reach in cooler 48F per owner held over night.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice 48F placed in cooler 3 hours ago, owner placed on ice, re temp 43F 30 minutes later. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean sauce in reach in cooler 48F per owner held over night.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans and rice 71F, Mac and cheese 112F, mushroom base rice 70F all held 2.5 hours per owner, owner re heated to 165F or above during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed only hand wash sink not working, clogged pipe, waiting on plumber. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side door in kitchen that has a gap at threshold and door frame.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled under prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:27 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.