Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305

760 NW 183 ST · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3366238
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8385498
DBPR license2301334

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 19, 2023 11:45 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 20, 2023 8:13 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and bean mix (58F – Cooling); cooked chicken (46F – Cooling); goat (46F – 52F – Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 flies on the ceiling by the back storage area on top of the mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of the hot water heater located in the back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings by the reach in freezer in the back storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and bean mix (58F – Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F – Cooling); cooked chicken (46F – Cooling); goat (46F – 52F – Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox wipes stored on top of prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink with hot water at 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in both handwashing sinks in the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink with hot water of 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the back storage area and 1 dead roach under the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed hood filters with heavy grease. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with heavy soil. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink and back storage area soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.