Inspection Report

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CACIQUE LUNCH

112 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331301505

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447184
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736211
DBPR license2319367

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (61F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F – Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef for approximately 2 hours prior.

#15High 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 yuca (133F – Hot Holding) under steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.

#16High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 8

#17Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dishwasher unaware of sanitizer correct ppm, coached employee.

#18Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink, coached employee.

#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand washing sink.

#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 10 employees working at the time of inspection and the only CFM certified is the owner and not present at the time of the inspection.

#22Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#23Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training provided by national registry expired on 2021. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hike on wall by kitchen entrance.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 90F at cook line, advised chef on correct procedures.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored empanadas not covered inside reach in freezer.

#10Basic14-55-4

Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife between 3 compartment sink and wall at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside container at front counter not identified as its common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.