Caribbean African Kitchen

3543 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix 85051-5303

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88539

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jun 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility is closed due to fire and getting ventilation hood approved by Fire Dept. Discussed not making food at home and a permit would be required. PIC said they will not make food at home.

Mar 24, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Feb 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Jul 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 28, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed to person in chargeAward: B,Email Sent: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC - RF 26 code ref - MJ,Signer: Julia G.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed ready to eat foods made two days prior according to Person in charge in freezer without a date mark. Had PIC date mark containers. TCS ready to eat foods must be date marked the day they were made. :

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use Observed sanitizer bucket filled with chlorine solution measuring more than 100ppm. Had PIC dilute solution to be in the range of 50 to 100 ppm. Chemical sanitizers to be within range of 50-100ppm for chlorine and 150-400ppm for quat. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 18, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Julia G.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Discussed mixing sanitizer solution for dishes.Discussed monitoring foods when cooling - provided cooling chart to assist.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Julia Gaie

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed meat to be used in soup on stove top at 91*F. As per the owner, meat was prepared approximately 2 hours prior to the inspection. Meat is added to soup as needed when cooking. Once cooked, food to be held greater than 135*F or at 41*F or lower. Meat was placed in walk in cooler to continue cooling while soup was being prepared. Advised owner to cool soup meat in walk in cooler until needed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →