Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3413203
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8578413
DBPR license2301334

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee helping washing dishes and grabbing items off the floor and start engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Operator

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); raw tilapia (47F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); raw tilapia (47F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.

#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (127F – Hot Holding) stored in the steam table in the kitchen for less than 60 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated boiled eggs (173F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate32-11-5

Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed juices made on-site in the reach in cooler with no date marking.

Basic 6

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on the top shelves in the kitchen not protected. Operator inverted properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and hood soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled.

#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing in the 2 compartment sink in standing water, operator turned water on to flow.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.