LA CARIDAD CAFETERIA OF SOUTH FLORIDA Inspection – October 20, 2025

High Priority 3

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High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

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High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice cheese (47F – Cold Holding); ground beef (47F – Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale.

Stop Sale

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (47F – Cold Holding); ground beef (47F – Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink used as a dump sink.

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Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.

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Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.

Basic 6

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Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

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Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

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Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tomatoes and flour bag on the floor by the bathroom.

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Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom and kitchen handwashing sink.

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Basic – Observed in-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

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Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the bathroom.

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