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CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE

9712/14 SW 24 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468462
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779459
DBPR license2336455

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Garbanzo beans in the storage area.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the storage area.

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked beef.

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate16-37-1

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

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#4Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#5Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer

#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the microwaves soiled.

#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front area reach in cooler soiled

#10Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen, storage, back area.

#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.