Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARIBE CAFE RESTAURANT

3953 NW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3740582
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779084
DBPR license2301576

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee beginning work and putting on new gloves without washing their hands first. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. During the inspection employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. One shelf rack located above the three compartment sink was observed to be used for storing clean kitchen equipment.

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored in reach in cooler without dated marked. As per operator food was prepared 2 days before the inspection. During the inspection employee placed labels with the proper dated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed most of the cutting boards have deep cut marks and visible stains marks.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on racks above the 3 compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed most of the reach in cooler shelves rusted

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bread pudding stored in standing reach in cooler, not covered, located at front Counter.

#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues, and mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.