Caribbean & Jamaican Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL, cited for 11 violations in Duval County

Rice & Peas Jerk ChickenPhoto byTerrance Fagan

Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, received an administrative complaint recommendation following a routine inspection on August 26, 2024. The Duval County establishment, known for its Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine, was cited for 11 violations, including 4 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 5 basic infractions.

The inspection revealed several issues that need attention.

Among the high-priority violations was the presence of live, small flying insects in the kitchen and food preparation areas. Time and temperature control for safety food was found to be incorrectly held —specifically, stored bread pudding and jerk chicken failing to meet recommended safe temperatures —and a stop sale order on certain food.

Intermediate violations include the lack of a certified food manager and insufficient proof of mandatory employee training.

Basic violations highlighted issues such as employee beverage containers on food prep surfaces, lack of hair restraints during food preparation, and nonfood-contact surfaces cluttered with grime or rust.

According to the inspector's note, these conditions at Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant in Jacksonville required a follow-up inspection to evaluate corrective actions.

Meanwhile, Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant maintains a solid 4.0-star rating from 1,226 Google reviews. Patrons revealed that the eatery is popular for its homestyle Jamaican meals and baked goods, offering dishes like jerk chicken, curry chicken, and oxtail.

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