LA CARIDAD RESTAURANT
3690 NW 54 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in non food grade bags stored in reach in cooler.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Printed and provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in coolers and freezers in kitchen soiled.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Printed and provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
29-27-4Basic – Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment blocked / inaccessible.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers near cook line.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled. Observed cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature at three compartment sink.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:45 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.