CARIBBEAN SUNSHINE RESTAURANT

Name: CARIBBEAN SUNSHINE RESTAURANT
Address: 16112 MARSH RD #417, WINTER GARDEN, FL, 34787, US
Rating: 60.4

16112 MARSH RD #417, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

License #5812235

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60.4 Grade F / 100

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CARIBBEAN SUNSHINE RESTAURANT in WINTER GARDEN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 26, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 45 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 34 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 26, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints, beard guards, or with prohibited jewelry/nail polish.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Single-service items (cups, plates, utensils, straws) stored improperly, exposed to contamination, or reused after intended single use.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Bathrooms not properly enclosed with self-closing doors, missing covered receptacles in women's restrooms, doors left open or self-closers broken.
Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Employee personal items, cosmetics, or toiletries stored in or above food prep areas, food, or clean equipment.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[11-27-4] 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 a copy.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Sugar.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Chlorine strips.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of shrimps stored over open vegetable in upright freezer.
[03B-15-5] Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice,117 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to reheat.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Phone on prep table.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[12A-10-4] Employee tasted food on bare hand,then put on gloves to go to the oven without washing hands to get the cooked chicken.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frying pot is encrusted.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken,47 f,red beans,44 f held less than four hours stated employee.Employee transferred the chicken and beans to the upright freezer for a quick chill.Advised operator before the chicken and beans are transported from another location that it should be frozen.

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