LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE
1099 E 23 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot box front counter Observed ham croquettes (83F – Hot Holding); beef pastelitos (79F – Hot Holding) according to to employee placed 45 minutes ago.
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one of the employees Kenia. Certificate was expired in 2023
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled interior behind front counter.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor next to 3 sink compartment. Aslo a bag of rice inside storage room across from refrigerator.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black accumulation of food debris,/ grease type **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights shields missing on top of front counter preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign in the men bathroom. Provided operator with handwashing sign via email.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on the floor inside dry storage area next time refrigerator. Employee stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled with common name across from grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:51 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.