Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL CARIBE CAFETERIA

299 WEST 27TH STREET · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3724106
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13762599
DBPR license2326649

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ants and roaches pesticide under three compartment sink at front counter. Employee discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area. Operator replaced cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area. Employee removed wet wiping cloth during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed hand wash sink wall with accumulation of soiled in front of line cook at kitchen area.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified on top of counter next to coffee machine at front counter. Employee identified sugar container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.