Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE

1099 E 23 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3497343
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873180
DBPR license2315268

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris , manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

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

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open personal water bottle being stored inside reach in freezer. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across front oven.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar at preparation table not labeled, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.