LA CARIDAD RESTAURANT
3690 NW 54 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 400ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator diluted sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with no gloves by front counter restocking, come to kitchen and put gloves on with no handwashing. Coached employee on handwashing.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Chicken over shrimp inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Laritza Gomez Ponce Expired on 07-08-20. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:04 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.