CARIBE CAFE RESTAURANT
3953 NW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
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 1
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 at warmer at coffee bar: cheese pastry (118F – Hot Holding); chicharons (103F – Hot Holding); tequenos (122F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there for less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector went over proper temperature and techniques for hot holding. Operator took food out of warmer that was not in temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed at warmer: chicharons (88F – Hot Holding); cheese and guava pastry (118F – Hot Holding); Meat pastry (121F – Hot Holding). **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed wet cloths stored inside hand sink at bar during callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet rusted near back kitchen exit. Observed table in back near oven with rust where spices are kept. Observed rust on shelves for dry food storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed knife magnet rusted near back kitchen exit. Observed table in back near oven with rust where spices are kept. Observed rust on shelves for dry food storage. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food items throughout coolers with out date mark being held more than 24 hours; food made 2 days prior. Operator wrote and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed same containers either no label or date mark. **Time Extended**
31B-06-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Time Extended**
Basic 15
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed exterior of dish machine soiled in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles and microwave handle soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed reach in cooler handles and microwave handle soiled. **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 soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup pots outside of walk in freezer not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed soup pots outside of walk in freezer not inverted. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board next to stove area no longer smooth **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed cutting board next to stove area no longer smooth **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door to back kitchen exit with gap underneath. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed screen door to back kitchen exit with gap underneath. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of kitchen area where broken floor tiles are. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed standing water on floor of kitchen area where broken floor tiles are. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken or cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and warewash area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed broken or cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and warewash area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of veggies on floor near back kitchen exit. Observed fish thawing in bucket on floor next to stove. Operator moved fish to cooler and vegetables off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed bucket of meat on floor in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of water heater soiled. Observed cords to equipment soiled with dust throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of water heater soiled. Observed cords to equipment soiled with dust throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table foil torn and used as liner. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed under prep table foil torn and used as liner. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at all coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed rusted shelves at all coolers. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
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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.