Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARIBE RESTAURANT

285 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3442503
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731529
DBPR license2313577

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and placed in another location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled. Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 01/24

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep room. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of garlic seasoning on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located in kitchen cook line area.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.

#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several reach in coolers throughout establishment with rust accumulation on shelves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.