Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
4801 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg operated under Risk Level 1 classification with 20 seats across 17 inspections from February 2022 through October 2025, recording 106 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 6.2 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025 found 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy violations, improper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory failures, shell stock requirement violations, and parasite destruction failures. The inspection was completed with no further action despite the violation count. Earlier inspections in 2023 produced warnings and administrative complaint recommendations for food in good condition violations. Recurring high-priority violations across the record include employee health policy (cited in 6 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (5 inspections), parasite destruction (4 inspections), and proper hand/arm washing (3 inspections). The pattern indicates systemic issues with employee health practices and temperature control rather than isolated incidents.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 27, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on October 27, 2025 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Caribbean Cafe in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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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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