CARIBE RESTAURANT
285 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
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 chicken (53F – Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator food was cooked the previous day. Operator segregated and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately +20 flying insects at dry storage area by walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut lettuce in standing unit at cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (53F – Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator food was cooked the previous day. Operator segregated and discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (46F – Cold Holding) raw fish (48F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F – Cold Holding) standing unit at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. **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 chicken empanada (127F – Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on standing unit at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside seafood sauce on standing unit at preparation area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed no door on ice cream reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter next. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tong stored next to hot holding unit at front counter, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at front counter next to ice cream reach in cooler. Operator moved all scoops to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on standing unit at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on standing unit at cook line, also observed soiled gaskets on ice cream reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves on standing unit at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-11-4Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at front counter next, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) on preparation table, operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths at front counter and at sandwich assembly area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:03 PM.
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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.