Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
900 Dunn Ave Ste 14, Jacksonville, FL 32218Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville has recorded 144 violations across 18 inspections, averaging 8.0 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive throughout the record, including recurring employee health policy violations (cited in 7 inspections), handwashing and hand-washing procedure violations (6 inspections), food contact surface violations (7 inspections), and allergen awareness failures (6 inspections). The facility has also been cited for improper chemical storage, inadequate cooking temperatures, and lack of approved food sources across multiple inspections. Two administrative complaints were recommended by inspectors on May 22, 2024 and April 29, 2025—formal enforcement actions indicating systematic compliance failures. Fire safety violations were documented on two occasions: electrical wiring in disrepair noted on May 22, 2024, and on March 10, 2026, use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 identified 24 violations including two high-priority findings (employee health policy and proper hand-washing procedures) and was closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Caribbean Paradise Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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