How many health inspections has CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT had?

CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT

900 DUNN AVE STE 14, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA2615632

CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT in Jacksonville, FL has 16 inspections on record with 128 total violations (8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

16Inspections

128Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 29, 2025

Inspection History (16)

Apr 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Sep 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jul 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V43 Premises maintained

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Aug 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 11, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

How Does This Facility Compare?

CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT had?: CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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