Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE

1099 E 23 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3728318
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766811
DBPR license2315268

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris and grease next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed to 3 compartment sink and provided clean cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl with cut potatoes inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men bathroom, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper too dispenser not working properly behind front counter , employee removed jammed paper towel inside dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in despair inside kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign on both bathrooms men and women. Provided handwashing sign via email to operator.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.