CARIBE CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
2660 SW 137 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine at 0ppm. Advised manager to utilize 3 compartment sink instead. **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside WIC. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked beef inside RIC by HWS at cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); soup (47F – Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); soup (47F – Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef from previous day. Observed fresh garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef from 2 hours prior. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at HWS by dishwasher. **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed WIC temperature at 50F. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed throughout cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at HWS by dishwasher. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, cooked pork, raw beef, cheese not covered inside WIC and WIF. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:47 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.