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NameISLAND CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Address2459 U.S. HIGHWAY 117 S.
 
City/State/ZIP
GOLDSBORO NC 27530
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWayne
Inspection Date 9/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
87.50 B
General CommentsRe-inspection may be requested by contacting Sam at 919-222-7939 or Naly at 919-222-7943. Once formally requested by the facility, re-inspection will be conducted unannounced within 10 days.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No Yes 2-101.11 - Assignment: When asked who was in charge of the kitchen. Staff member stated ‘no one’. A designated PIC must be present during all hours of operation. Staff members on site are not trained with food safety knowledge.
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) No certified food protection manager present. Maintain a certified food protection manager at all times of food service.
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) Staff member chewing gum in kitchen. Chewing gum is seen as the equivalent of eating. Personal beverage stored on prep surface.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Staff member entering the kitchen and began food handling without washing hands. Staff members must wash hands when entering the kitchen. CDI EHS asked staff member to wash hands. 2-301.15 Where to Wash (Pf) Both staff members washed hands at the 3 compartment sink. Utilize the handwashing station for handwashing. CDI EHS directed staff member to the handwashing station.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-702.11 Before Use After Cleaning (P) Staff member actively washing dishes at 3 compartment sink without sanitizing. All food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. EHS assisted staff members in making sanitizer.
17 1 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food No No Yes 3-701.11 Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food (P) Breader used for fried fish found with moisture and food residue. Ensure to sift or discard breaders every 4 hours. Breaders used for multiple days must be dated, covered, and protected.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Multiple foods stated to have been cooked cooled yesterday found above 41 degrees. Cooked foods must be cooled to 41 degrees within 6 hours. Cool from 135 degrees to 70 within 2 hours then from 70 to 41 degrees within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours of cooling. CDI Foods were discarded. Permit immediately suspended following inspection.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No No Yes 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) No RTE foods were date marked. All RTE foods remaining in the facility more than 24 hours must be marked with a date.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities - Equipment (Pf) Facility is utilizing one upright cooler for cooling and cold storage. Provide more equipment to accommodate cooling and cold holding of foods. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Foods cooled from yesterday out of temperature indicating incorrect cooling procedures. Cool foods uncovered or vented in 2 inch shallow pans. Use freezer or ice baths to begin cooling procedure.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf) No probe thermometer provided. Provide a metal stem food probe thermometer ranging from 0-220F degrees for monitoring food temperatures.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No Yes 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) An abundance of fruit flies and flies in kitchen area. Control pests with approved methods.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Food items stored on the floor in dry storage room. Maintain the storage of food to be 6 inches off of the floor.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Food handlers working without hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Upright cooler and 2 door freezer are not maintaining temperatures. Immediate suspension issued for coolers. 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification (C) Facility using the Monster beverage cooler for food storage. Cooler is not approved for TCS foods storage. Cooler may be used for beverages or personal food only. Ninja blender is domestic. Provide a NSF/ANSI approved piece of equipment.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Multiple non food contact surfaces found with buildup. Clean non food contact surface of equipment, prep tables, hood vents, inside prep coolers, etc. at a frequency to prevent buildup.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C) Trash and refuse sitting around overflowing dumpster. Maintain trash to be inside the dumpster with lids and doors closed to prevent pest attraction. 5-502.11 Frequency - Removal (C) Trash overflowing. Dumpsters should be emptied at a frequency to prevent overflow.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Areas of wall and floor cleaning noted. Clean at a frequency to prevent buildup. 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (C) An abundance of items stacked in front of food prep sink blocking access to sink. Propane tanks around the facility. Remove any unnecessary items or equipment in the facility.