CARIBBEAN ZONE RESTAURANT & BAKERY INC
14005 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami FL 33161
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024027950 | May 14, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. At food serving area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled throughout the entire kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink and pipe leaking under mop sink.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing 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: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in dry storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on door handle. Manager removed them.
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. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unnecessary items in dry storage area.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue at kitchen handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not test strips available for chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink/sanitizer bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing units.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and front handwashing sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked chicken tub inside reach in freezer not date back, as per owner for less than a week.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at reach in cooler, as per owner from two days ago.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned sanitized pot and pans stored on soiled racks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several of cooling units in poor repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit by employees bathroom.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed old food residues behind and under equipments.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all throughout the kitchen, storage and ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler and freezers gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all cooling units.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Chicken, pork and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Refrigerator door handles soiled.
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. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 66°F, it was empty at the time of the inspection. Manager waiting for technician.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by 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. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: chicken, pork, and goat frozen without date marked.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under shelves.
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 cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date inside reach cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beans, turkey, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in kitchen area
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beans, turkey, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single use container inside rice bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler in dry storage
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 cooler gasket soiled in kitchen area
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.