CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE
9712/14 SW 24 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink chlorine 200plus ppm at ware washing area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW SALMON (46F – Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F – Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F – Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW SALMON (46F – Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F – Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. **Warning**
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F – Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. **Warning**
Basic 14
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles behind hood soiled with grease. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear screen door. **Warning**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor at walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor at walk in freezer **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching non TCS rice. Manager placed scoop handle correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensils stored in between station. Manager removed items. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob at handwashing sink located at front counter in poor repair. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Observed interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink clogged and slow draining. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind small prep table next to pizza oven soiled with grease. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.