Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg
Last inspected:
1107 W N Blvd Ste 26, Leesburg, FL 34748Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg averaged 5.0 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since 2016, performing in line with the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Recurring violations include handwashing and proper hand/arm washing procedures, which appeared in five inspections between 2024 and 2026, and employee health policy violations, documented in at least three inspections. High-priority violations for management awareness, food contact surface conditions, and parasite destruction were cited during a June 2024 inspection that resulted in a warning. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 identified 14 violations including repeat handwashing and food contact surface issues and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg last inspected?
- Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- What are the most common violations at Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg had?
- Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg find?
- Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg was most recently inspected on August 11, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- No, Caribe Restaurant & Bar in Leesburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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