How many health inspections has CARIBBEAN ONE STOP had?

CARIBBEAN ONE STOP has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CARIBBEAN ONE STOP ever been shut down?

No, CARIBBEAN ONE STOP has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CARIBBEAN ONE STOP?

The most frequently cited violations at CARIBBEAN ONE STOP are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

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.

CARIBBEAN ONE STOP

2426 LUCERNE PARK RD, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MAXWELL RALSTON · License: SEA6306562

CARIBBEAN ONE STOP in Winter Haven, FL has 21 inspections on record with 47 total violations (2.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

47Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 28, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

May 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Sep 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Mar 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jun 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CARIBBEAN ONE STOP has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CARIBBEAN ONE STOP had?: CARIBBEAN ONE STOP has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CARIBBEAN ONE STOP ever been shut down?: No, CARIBBEAN ONE STOP has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CARIBBEAN ONE STOP?: The most frequently cited violations at CARIBBEAN ONE STOP are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: March 28, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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