DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

509 CARIBBEAN CUISINE

2450 SPRINGHILL RD #4, TALLAHASSEE 32305

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10737135

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust throughout kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed PVC pipe leaking at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above turkey inside reach in cooler #2. Employee properly placed raw chicken during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747526

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Upon call back license is still delinquent. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Upon call back license is still delinquent. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kayla Saintagne. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator stated he took Food manager test, but left his certificate home. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Operator stated his employee left booklet containing Certification at home. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10736085

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Upon call back license is still delinquent. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kayla Saintagne. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator stated he took Food manager test, but left his certificate home. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791698

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed whole in ceiling above ware washing area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board next to reach in coolers.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened beverage on prep table.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from food being served to customers.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several opened drinks in reach in cooler/freezer.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese hot holding at 111F. Operator started reheating Mac and cheese during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kayla Saintagne. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547321

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on hood suppression system.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546893

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390405

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side door in kitchen that has a gap at threshold and door frame.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled under prep table.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23 expiration. Observed operator purchase license 6/1/24. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean sauce in reach in cooler 48F per owner held over night.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice 48F placed in cooler 3 hours ago, owner placed on ice, re temp 43F 30 minutes later. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean sauce in reach in cooler 48F per owner held over night.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans and rice 71F, Mac and cheese 112F, mushroom base rice 70F all held 2.5 hours per owner, owner re heated to 165F or above during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed only hand wash sink not working, clogged pipe, waiting on plumber. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543146

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: Manager states that he was sick the month of December. Will host training for employees as soon as possible. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time extension given **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8276531

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: Manager states that he was sick the month of December. Will host training for employees as soon as possible. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time extension given **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8289767

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed