Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando

Last inspected:

4897 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
Overview

Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando has been emergency-closed once, on March 5, 2025, for no handwashing sink. The facility has accumulated 164 violations across 19 inspections since records began, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection—more than 60 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in 13 of the recent 8 inspections shown, proper cooking temperature violations in 7 of 8, and chemical storage violations in 7 of 8. Additional high-priority findings included shell stock requirements violations, food contact surface violations, and consumer advisory violations. The facility has received two disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. An administrative complaint was recommended following an August 8, 2024 inspection. The most recent inspections on September 11 and 12, 2025 documented 27 and 36 violations respectively; the September 12 inspection resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating the facility was required to correct prior violations.

Most recent closure: March 5, 2025 for no handwashing sink.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
164Violations
1Closures
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 8.6 violations / inspection 8.6 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando
DateReasonReopened
No handwashing sink 14:09:00

Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2025015904 $800.00 Mar 5, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
4--2024061243 $200.00 Aug 8, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 6 inspections44 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 5 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando last inspected?
Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 12, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando last shut down?
Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando was last shut down on March 5, 2025 for no handwashing sink. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando are: Proper cooking temps, Single-use items, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando had?
Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando find?
Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando was most recently inspected on September 12, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando ever been shut down?
Yes, Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando been fined?
Popular Caribbean Restaurant Cuisine LLC in Orlando has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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