CARIBE RESTAURANT
8228 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharrons (56F – Hot Holding). As per operator, chicharons made 20 minutes ago. Inspector went over cold and hot holding procedures, provided TPHC form to operator. Observed at counter: pastry warmer: empanada (116F – Hot Holding); croquette (121F – Hot Holding); guava cheese pastry (117F – Hot Holding); meat pastry (116F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed meat empanada (112F – Hot Holding); cheese and ham empanada ( 111F- Hot Holding); Chicken Empanada (109F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been in case for 1 hour prior to inspection. Inspector suggested reheating to higher temp for proper hot holding. **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry dish rack in warewash area. Observed rust inside reach in cooler at front counter of bar. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed surface rust on dry dish rack in warewash area. Observed rust inside reach in cooler at front counter of bar. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose with expired training 09/23. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed Jose with expired training 09/23. **Time Extended**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter. Operator asked employees to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles in disrepair at sandwich prep station. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed several tiles in disrepair at sandwich prep station. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in where sandwiches are made with ambient temperature of 57F. The following foods stored inside: cream cheese (57F – Cooling); lettuce (56F – Cooling); ham (56F – Cooling); cheese (56F – Cooling); cut tomato (56F – Cooling). As per operator, food has been there 2 hours prior to inspection; items were moved to working coolers for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed reach in cooler not working. No TCS foods stored inside at time of callback. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in dining area not working. No TCS foods stored inside. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed cooler in dining area not working. No TCS foods stored inside. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Cracked wall tiles in warewash area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed Cracked wall tiles in warewash area. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at bar area soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler across cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler across cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled water heater, observed soiled power cords for outlets throughout kitchen area. Observed on top of pastry warmer soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed soiled water heater, observed soiled power cords for outlets throughout kitchen area. Observed on top of pastry warmer soiled. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed rust on shelves in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil used as liner u dear prep tables in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed torn foil used as liner u dear prep tables in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves rusted in walk in freezer and cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed multiple shelves rusted in walk in freezer and cooler. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with no label on dry rack in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed flour with no label on dry rack in kitchen. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:04 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.