CARIBE RESTAURANT
285 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task at kitchen without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area across 3 compartment sink soiled.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to dishwasher.
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bucket with flour inside with no label on it at kitchen.
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 cooked shredded beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Observed fettuccine at reach in cooler at preparation area held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Basic 13
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled Observed wall soiled throughout establishment.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at preparation area at kitchen.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with potatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by 3 compartment sink.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no the thermometer inside reach in cooler by sandwich station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout establishment. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Employee closed it . **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed shredded beef at walk on cooler not covered.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:32 AM.
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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.