Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey
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11720 Us 19, Port Richey, FL 34668Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey has been emergency-closed once, on April 8, 2024, for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 120 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection, and has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,520 in fines. High-priority handwashing and proper hand-washing violations were cited in at least 3 inspections between 2024 and 2025, indicating a recurring systemic issue with employee hygiene practices. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 documented 12 violations including multiple high-priority consumer advisory and time-as-a-control violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: April 8, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey: Emergency Closure History (1)
Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021569 | $800.00 | Apr 8, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022058016 | $400.00 | Nov 21, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016029721 | $320.00 | May 17, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey last inspected?
- Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey last shut down?
- Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey was last shut down on April 8, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey had?
- Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey has had 24 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 Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey find?
- Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,520.00 in fines.
- How much has Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey been fined?
- Carolina's Cuban Restaurant in Port Richey has been fined a total of $1,520.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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