Caribbean 450 in Palatka

Last inspected:

102 Phillips Dairy Rd, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Caribbean 450 in Palatka has accumulated 235 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented in at least 8 of the last 9 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health policy, chemical storage, hand washing, and proper food handling procedures. An administrative complaint was recommended following an August 2024 inspection that cited 12 violations including improper employee health practices and toxic substance control issues. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspections on June 25 and September 10, 2025 both resulted in compliance, with the September inspection completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

40Inspections
235Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Caribbean 450 in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Putnam County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Caribbean 450 in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)

— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 7 inspections44 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Caribbean 450 in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean 450 in Palatka last inspected?
Caribbean 450 in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Caribbean 450 in Palatka?
The most frequently cited violations at Caribbean 450 in Palatka are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Caribbean 450 in Palatka had?
Caribbean 450 in Palatka has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Caribbean 450 in Palatka find?
Caribbean 450 in Palatka was most recently inspected on September 10, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Caribbean 450 in Palatka ever been shut down?
No, Caribbean 450 in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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