CARIBE CAFE RESTAURANT
3953 NW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
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 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored in container on top of beans in kitchen area. Employee moved to bottom shelf away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and handle raw eggs, no handwash prior. Inspector coached manager on proper handwashing techniques before beginning tasks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above green onions. Operator moved onions for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer at coffee bar: cheese pastry (118F – Hot Holding); chicharons (103F – Hot Holding); tequenos (122F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there for less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector went over proper temperature and techniques for hot holding. Operator took food out of warmer that was not in temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet rusted near back kitchen exit. Observed table in back near oven with rust where spices are kept. Observed rust on shelves for dry food storage. **Warning**
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 several food items throughout coolers with out date mark being held more than 24 hours; food made 2 days prior. Operator wrote and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator removed bottle voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 22
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups used as scoops for rice and flour. Operator threw away containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles and microwave handle soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup pots outside of walk in freezer not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board next to stove area no longer smooth **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door to back kitchen exit with gap underneath. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of kitchen area where broken floor tiles are. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken or cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and warewash area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of veggies on floor near back kitchen exit. Observed fish thawing in bucket on floor next to stove. Operator moved fish to cooler and vegetables off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80F. Inspector explained for utensils to be in water must be 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of water heater soiled. Observed cords to equipment soiled with dust throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table foil torn and used as liner. **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wet cloths not stored in buckets when not in use on prep tables in kitchen. Operator removed cloths from tables during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water under cutting board next to stove area. Operator placed fish into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at all coolers. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at mop sink not hung to dry. Operator hung mop for when not in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar near wait station not labeled. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.