STARS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1901 Blanding Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32210
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/31/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841698
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table across from standing reach in freezer.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee beverage stored next to cutting board on prep table across from standing reach in freezer. Person in charge removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in three compartment sink not being thawed under running water. Person in charge turned on water for raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket containing chlorine solution testing at 10ppm stored next to three compartment sink. Person in charge added chlorine to solution and is now testing at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in plastic grocery bags stored in reach in freezer next to mop sink. Person in charge removed beef and placed in food grade container. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one employee person in charge stated had been employee less than 30 days with no reporting agreement. Person in charge had employee sign reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766250
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked metal pans on drying shelves in dish area with moisture build up.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in sugar container with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed the scoop and placed in dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of white powdery substance with no label. Person in charge indicated it was flour and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of antiseptic alcohol stored on shelf next to packets of seasonings in prep area. Person in charge removed and placed in designated medicine area. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in cook area and one flying insect in dish area.
Inspection Date: 3/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550987
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone next to clean dishes on storage rack by triple sink. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of garbage around dumpster area. Repeat Violation
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed lid.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife on cutting board in kitchen has broken tip. Operator discarded knife. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled and discolored. Operator swapped soiled board with brand new one. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee, who was hired under 60 days per operator, did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Operator had employee sign. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550496
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369678
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line. Plastic container of oil on lower shelf, exterior has build up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf across from triple sinks, bulk flour container not labeled.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects, in back kitchen area. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer, metal pan of raw shrimp stored over ice bd green beans. In reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved items to correct storage. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in back kitchen area, below clean dish storage rack. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler by back door, 2 cracked eggs in flat. Operator discarded.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One SafeStaff certificate expired.