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CARIBBEAN 450

102 PHILLIPS DAIRY RD · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497967
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8874976
DBPR license6400858

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 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

#2High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles and bleach on food prep counters while deep cleaning kitchen.

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 2/20/2025 **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket with mold like substance build up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.