LOS CARINGAS LATIN AMERICAN FOOD
3580 W 18 AVE STE 110 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans (51F – Cooling) inside standing unit at kitchen.As per operator food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored above cut malanga container on standing unit at kitchen area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked black beans (51F – Cooling) inside standing unit at kitchen.As per operator food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (65F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese(65F – Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (126F – Hot Holding) on steam table, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator proceeded to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
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 black beans not date marked, food was prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 5
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 91°F next to stove at kitchen area.Operator change water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on both handles of standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.