CHEFS OF THE CARIBBEAN
4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-29 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122
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 1
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Observed employee preparing empanadas without washing hands, observed another employee preparing food without washing his hands, employee washed hands in the three compartment sink next, observed employee serving food without washing hands. Coached employees on handwashing procedures.
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartment sink.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge found written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge found agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4Intermediate – No running water at the back area hand washing sink next to the three-compartment sink due to broken pipe.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Basic 6
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint . Employee put hairnets. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled under the three compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on front area floor.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed back area hand washing sink pipes in disrepair.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen area reach in cooler soiled.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed back area handwashing sink leaking pipes on the bottom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 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.