CARIBBEAN BREEZE GRILL & RESTAURANT LLC
12936-38 NW 7 AVE, North Miami FL 33168 · 786-315-6331
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches between reach in cooler and preparation table in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025004303 | Dec 3, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $300 |
| 1--2024055749 | Sep 23, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $400 |
| 1--2016000789 | Jan 5, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Burnt light bulbs in kitchen preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker under handwashing sink.
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. Poster not posted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Form not signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Restroom wall in disrepair.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle loose.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Burnt light bulbs in kitchen preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water and food debris inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis.
Sep 24, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice pork, turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease inside oven.
Sep 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches between reach in cooler and preparation table in the kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice pork, turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under preparation table inside kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cooking equipments.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease inside oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 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. Poster was provided to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen restroom.
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. Form was provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.food debris inside reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water under hand washing sink inside restroom.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. Poster was provided to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Form was provided to operator
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside all 3 reach in coolers inside the restaurant.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled towel on top of the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers with meat not identified by common names inside reach in cooler.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Turkey and pork not separated from each others according to minimum cooking temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 50°F inside reach in cooler by cooking line. As per owner for less than 1/hr. He removed it, and put it inside a reach in cooler 39°F ambient temperature in dry storage room.
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. Poster was provided to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food preparation line soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Form was provided to operator
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler ambient temperature 50°F
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor inside kitchen
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside all 3 reach in coolers inside the restaurant.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dry storage room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled towel on top of the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers with meat not identified by common names inside reach in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.