Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg
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2231 34 St S, St Petersburg, FL 33711Yvonne's Caribbean Restaurant in St. Petersburg has accumulated 207 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.7 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $720 in fines. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show persistent compliance issues, with the May 2024 inspection citing 14 violations including 3 high-priority items, and subsequent inspections in 2025 continuing to document 6 to 17 violations per visit, suggesting an ongoing pattern of non-compliance.
Most recent closure: May 26, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 10:09:00 |
Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021014876 | $320.00 | Feb 12, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015024750 | $400.00 | May 26, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg last shut down?
- Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg was last shut down on May 26, 2015 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 Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg had?
- Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg find?
- Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg been fined?
- Yvonnes Caribbean Restaurant INC in St Petersburg has been fined a total of $720.00 across 2 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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