EL CARIBE CAFETERIA
299 WEST 27TH STREET · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); raw beef (53F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yamile P. Santiago S. Expired on 8/25. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:54 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.