CARIBE CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
2660 SW 137 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored at front counter above the preparation area.
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Employee was coached how to wash hands.
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee closed faucet and then grabbed paper towels. Employee was coached how to hand wash properly.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed precooked onions next to the grill at 62 F hot holding. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. Also observed individually portioned mojo containing fresh chopped garlic, being held at front counter at 50F cold holding. As per operator, for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individually portioned mojo containing fresh chopped garlic, being held at front counter at 50F cold holding. As per operator, for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked onions next to the grill at 62 F hot holding. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice dispensing machine top plate soiled with mold like substance at at front counter. Observed can opener blade soiled.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter handwashing sink and at back kitchen area hand washing sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sink.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken and portioned pasta not date marked in walk in cooler. As per chef, for more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in women's bathroom.
Basic 21
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam bowl used as a scoop in sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee thermos stored over food preparation area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep table.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at cook line preparing food without a beard guard on.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid in disrepair. Also observed gasket torn in reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen.
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cutting board in disrepair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris next to drainage at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not smooth and in disrepair in kitchen and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor not smooth and in disrepair in kitchen and cook line.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed butter next to hand wash sink located by the sandwich station
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. observed ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen area.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop touching cooked rice at kitchen steam table.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen preparation area. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also observed hood filters in the kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed pipe leading to drain removed at 3 compartment sink and at dishwashing area. Waste water drains directly on floor near the drain.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed Liver not covered inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking water on floor underneath three compartment sink.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a bucket.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:41 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.