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CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3328099
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8578022
DBPR license2323257

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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), 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cooling), goat (52F – Cooling); cow foot (54F – Cooling); cornmeal (49F – Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cooling), goat (52F – Cooling); cow foot (54F – Cooling); cornmeal (49F – Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed three compartment sink with hot water at 72F, ran water for about 4 minutes. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed 3 compartment sink was changed to a 2 compartment sink, observed only 1 bathroom for customer use, and observed mop sink was removed from the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed 3 compartment sink was changed to a 2 compartment sink, observed only 1 bathroom for customer use, and observed mop sink was removed from the outside. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate16-28-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed handwashing sink with hot water of 72F, ran water for about 4 minutes. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled. Hood filters with heavy grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Hood filters with heavy grease. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:20 PM.

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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.