How many health inspections has POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC had?

POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC ever been shut down?

Yes, POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC?

The most frequently cited violations at POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC are: Proper cooking temps, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.

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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC

4897 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando, FL 32808

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA5814287

POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC in Orlando, FL has 17 inspections on record with 129 total violations (7.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

17Inspections

129Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 7, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 5, 2025	No handwashing sink	14:09:00

Inspection History (17)

May 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 20, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Apr 1, 2022 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 18, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Nov 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 24, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 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

How Does This Facility Compare?

POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC had?: POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC ever been shut down?: Yes, POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC?: The most frequently cited violations at POPULAR CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT CUISINE LLC are: Proper cooking temps, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.

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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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