LA CARIDAD RESTAURANT
3690 NW 54 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 cheese (69F – Cold Holding); shell eggs (69F – Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put in the reach in for breakfast service.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (69F – Cold Holding); shell eggs (69F – Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put in the reach in for breakfast service.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at several reach in cooler and upright freezers.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the cook line not cooling. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted the scoop handle upright. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven at the cook line. The manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The cook moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the microwave.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the front counter area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:17 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.