How many health inspections has CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT had?

CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT

11720 US 19, Port Richey, FL 34668

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CAROLINAS CUBAN RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA6102262

CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT in Port Richey, FL has 23 inspections on record with 116 total violations (5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

23Inspections

116Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 28, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 8, 2024	Roach activity	12:23:00

Inspection History (23)

Apr 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Oct 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 30, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 12, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pasco County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.38.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT had?: CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at CAROLINA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.

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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).

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