CARIBBEAN SUNSHINE RESTAURANT
16112 MARSH RD #417
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724348
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on storage each in the kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink. At front counter hand sink.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Peas (50F - Cooling); Stewed Chicken (47F - Cooling)
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Peas (50F - Cooling); Stewed Chicken (47F - Cooling) Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked items are placed in thick plastic containers with lid on to cool. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Peas (50F - Cooling); Stewed Chicken (47F - Cooling)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled.
Inspection Date: 11/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10723874
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729171
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over vegetables. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Oxtail 60f, Rice 58f, Red peas 58f, Chicken 62f. Over 4 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxtail 60f, Rice 58f, Red peas 58f, Chicken 62f. Over 4 hours other than chicken. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Inspection Date: 6/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692177
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Cooks line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment license states 48 but establishment has 76 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy residue on the exterior of fryer pots. Wall is soiled by three comp sink. Filters are soiled under the hood suppression system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board is stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 6/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575139
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Cooks line area. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment license states 48 but establishment has 76 seats. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.Entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy residue on the exterior of fryer pots. Wall is soiled by three comp sink. Filters are soiled under the hood suppression system. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Foil containers in dry storage area. Warning
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat,117 f,oxtail,112 f held less than four hours placed in oven to reheat. Oxtail,reheat 190 ,goat,reheat,167 fRepeat Violation** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken,51 f,52 f held less than four hours.Advised employee to transfer chicken to the freezer Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Over 200 ppm.Afterwards,100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board is stained. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bucket is inside handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 3/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611300
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575751
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior bar added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Three comp sink has been removed.Operator is in the process of remodeling the exterior bar. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575019
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 24-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall of 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior bar added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351206
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall of 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in tallboy in kitchen. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice machine Fryer baskets in disrepair Gaskets torn on star up cooler located in back area Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in kitchen across from oven. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78° Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees upon entering kitchen on right side Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels upon entering kitchen on right side. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than four hours see stop sale. raw seasoned chicken (45-57F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than four hours see stop sale. raw seasoned chicken (45-57F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to store top to reheat 165° rapid plantains (110F - Hot Holding); beans and rice (88F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding); cooked oxtail (115F - Hot Holding) all located on back counter near ice machine and overtop of steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by trash can locked near 3 compartment sink Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing holding sanitizing bucket next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior bar added 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
- 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken per operator more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation Warning