CARIBBEAN FLAVOR (LE GOUT D'HAITI) RESTAURANT INC
21315 NW 2ND AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33169
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
50-17-2High Priority – High – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Warning**
50-08-5High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 30 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed approximately 20 flies in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Meats being blanched inside a plastic storage box. **Warning**
08A-10-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed approximately 15 live roaches in the kitchen by reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
Intermediate 12
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Kitchen. **Warning**
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sponges and wiping cloths. **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
Basic 16
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-12-4Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in cooler. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.