CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE
9712/14 SW 24 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-12-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (46F – Cold Holding); milk (49F – Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed flan (51F – Cold Holding); milk (56F – Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front area. Ambient thermometer for unit reading at around 56°F. A stop sale was issued for these items. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris on the blade. Observed soiled the exterior of food pans inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed soiled working pots and pans inside the kitchen. Observe soiled food contact shelves in the kitchen area. Observed can opener and its housing soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris on the blade. Observed soiled the exterior of food pans inside the walk in walk in freezer. Observed soiled working pots and pans inside the kitchen. Observe soiled food contact shelves in the kitchen area. Observed can opener and its housing soiled. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Basic 23
32-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and woman's bathrooms. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and woman's bathrooms. **Time Extended**
14-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed cardboard used as lining on one shelf inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
24-27-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food. **Time Extended**
16-13-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed basin next to sink counter housing clean glasses stored for air drying, being used as wash basin rather than sanitizer basin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed basin next to sink counter housing clean glasses stored for air drying, being used as soap wash basin rather than sanitizer basin. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed disrepair knife coaster, woods panels used to store food items and equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor, crates being used as a counter for meat slicer. **Time Extended**
33-19-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink. Also observed tow holes behind can goods dry storage shelves in back area. Also observed hole at prep table under microwave. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink. **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs store in a handle at the front counter next to panini press. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed in use tongs stored on a working cart handle at the cook line and also on a handle in the front counter near panini press. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above dishwashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed in use insect control device mounted above dishwashing machine. **Time Extended**
33-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. **Time Extended**
33-30-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts. **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under the microwave shelf and shelves housing single use items inside the kitchen. Also observed in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed unsealed wood shelf in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:03 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
9 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.