CAPRICCIO KITCHEN AND CATERING
9551 NW 41 ST, Doral FL 33178
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed to Manager, who printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Catalan cream at reach in cooler at dining area missing production date.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler cook line not cooling properly, left thermometer in for five minutes with a reading of 49.5F.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) not sanitizing properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at prep area torn.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at prep area soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at sauté station soiled.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked sweet potatoes fate marked 8-2-25. Employee discarded product.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Observed cooked sweet potatoes fate marked 8-2-25. Employee discarded product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled either food debris at dry storage area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than four employees with no certified manager present.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls at ware washing area drying rack not inverted. Employee inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at prep area torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed metal spatulas stored in between shelf and wall at ware washing area across from triple sink. Employee removed items.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at prep area soiled with food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at prep area soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at sauté station soiled.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license posted expired 10/01/23
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employees at front counter without effective hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near back exit door in kitchen area.
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed FABRIZO VALENTINI with expired food manager certification 04/12/19.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves cappaccio di manzo without connection to consumer advisory.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria, Nohemi, Marlene, Frediana, and Guido working more than 60 days without employee training
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license posted expired 10/01/23
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee mug stored on preparation table in back of kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employees at front counter without effective hair restraint.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at front counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaging in food preparation at front counter without hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near back exit door in kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler near cooked lasagna in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not inverted on shelf across from three compartment sink in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in plastic container on dishmachine drying board in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths stored on preparation table throughout kitchen.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook finish a plating an order then removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and removed clean dishes from the dish machine without washing her hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose splitter at the mop sink missing a vacuum breaker.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared tuna on the menu not identified as raw.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white spray bottle. As per the person in charge it had sanitizer in it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license has an expiration date of 10-01-2023.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle in the reach in cooler and on the cook line. The person in charge removed the bottles.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook with a beard.
Food stored on floor. Observed two large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor by the back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the microwave by the back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "tuna tataki" and "carpaccio di manzo" containing a raw food ingredient not identified with a asterisk or symbol indicating that menu items are covered by the consumer advisory.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary sanitizer solution at triple sink, test strips not provided at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup stored in a container of feta cheese at prep station. Manager removed plastic deli cup from food container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided. Observed hotel and restaurant license provided dated October 1, 2023.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from back kitchen exit door.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Emailed to Manager, who printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event at time of inspection.
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. Emailed to operator at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2022 at time of inspection. Manager retrieved current license from online account and printed at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located inside reach in cooler, across from back kitchen exit door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to mop sink and front counter area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons not kept inverted located next to espresso/coffee machine. Employee inverted all spoons, with handle presented first.
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