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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed COOKED LAMB (51F – Cooling) COOKED OX TAIL (51F – Cooling) at walk in cooler,, as per manager more than six hours. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed SLICED HAM (51F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Observed COOKED LAMB (51F – Cooling) COOKED OX TAIL (51F – Cooling) at walk in cooler,, as per manager more than six hours.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03D-07-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed SLICED HAM (51F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **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 behind hood soiled with grease. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear screen door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor at walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob at handwashing sink located at front counter in poor repair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves at dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.