CARIBE LATIN FOOD
1750 W 68 ST, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305-446-4916
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on dry storage shelves in dry storage room by the walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022018272 | Jan 4, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | $300 |
| 1--2021022067 | Mar 23, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tamel in casuela (58/65F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish thawed in ROP package.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tamel in casuela (58/65F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel stored with chlorine sanitation solution of 300 ppm. Operator add water, rechecked 100 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored in hand sink located at the front area. Operator removed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. cooked ground beef (40F - Cold Holding); rice (40F - Cold Holding); Fish (39F - cooked potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); flan (42F - Cold Holding) was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked, Located in walk in cooler. Operator properly labeled it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawed in ROP package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open bottle of water, instructed operator regarding cross contamination, operator set up a cup with cover and straws.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing dishes with no sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef (40F - Cold Holding); rice (40F - Cold Holding); Fish (39F - cooked potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); flan (42F - Cold Holding) uncovered in walk in cooler.
Oct 11, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (48/47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (51/50F - Cooling); yellow rice (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on dry storage shelves in dry storage room by the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (48/47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (51/50F - Cooling); yellow rice (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located underneath of hand sink located in front of walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel in hand sink. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing purposes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex liquid on spray bottle with no labeled. Located at the front line. Operator properly labeled it.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife in between reach in cooler and steam table. Operator removed it.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the pre sink at the cook line and dishwasher machine area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on kitchen floor by the walk in cooler door, one dead roach on the back area floor in front of the ice machine. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor, dry storage room soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave was cleaned it during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, hand washing sink soiled.
Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it,
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned metal container with old labels, operator cleaned it during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door and walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine solution during inspection, recheck 100 ppm.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (50/48F - Cooling); Moro (51/49F - Cooling); in walk in cooler, from the day before as per operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in vertical reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (50/48F - Cooling); Moro (51/49F - Cooling); in walk in cooler, from the day before as per operator.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wet wiping towel in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm, located at the coffee station, operator add water, recheck 100 ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups inside wheat, sugar and pepper container with no handles. Operator removed it during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor, also observed oils container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at cafeteria station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned metal container with old labels, operator cleaned it during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door and walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitizer solutions with 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck 100 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed all pots and pans and lids wet nesting in the back 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk in freezer seafood mix, multiple boxes of beef stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets in reach in coolers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator remade to Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (61F - Cooling); yuca (61F - Cooling); tamales (53F - Cooling); cooked beef (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in freezer overnight, as per operator.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking an egg, grabbed a clean plate and foam container without washing hands. Showed operator the importance of washing hands between each egg. Employee went to washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the reach in cooler in front of the fryers. Operator stored properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed an egg cracked in a container in the kitchen with 6 eggs around.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (61F - Cooling); yuca (61F - Cooling); tamales (53F - Cooling); cooked beef (52F - Cooling) stored in the 3rd walk in cooler overnight, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork shoulder (48F-52F - Cold Holding); flan (56F - Cold Holding); arroz con leche (49F - Cold Holding); dulce de leche (50F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); tamales (49F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); empanadas de carne (49F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to leave the door close.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (114F - Hot Holding); tequenos (112F - Hot Holding) in the front counter hot holding box for less than 1 hour. Advised operator to turn the heat up in the box.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the back storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By sandwich station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed all pots and pans and lids wet nesting in the back 3 compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap and sanitizer mixed together in the middle compartment. Asked employee to set up the 3 compartment sink correctly and how to properly wash the dishes and sanitize.
Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk in freezer seafood mix, multiple boxes of beef stored on the floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Throughout the kitchen and front counter. Operator removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over a slice machine and prep table. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets in reach in coolers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to the flat top.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at the coffee station located at front counter station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher machine.
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at the coffee station located at front counter station. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front cafeteria has been destroyed and move the bar station, instead. Observed three compartment sink, hand wash sink, chest freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. at the coffee station located at front counter station. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Preparation table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside double doors reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at the coffee station located at front counter station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled, walk in cooler cover fan soiled.
Observed Insect control device installed over food coffee station/ preparation area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher machine.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touched dirty dishes and placed inside dishwasher machine than touched cleaned dishes, introduced operator regarding the hand washing procedure.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies above dishwasher machine area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at the coffee station located at front counter station. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front cafeteria has been destroyed and move the bar station, instead. Observed three compartment sink, hand wash sink, chest freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. at the coffee station located at front counter station. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cereal container, operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Preparation table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside double doors reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at the coffee station located at front counter station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled, walk in cooler cover fan soiled.
Observed Insect control device installed over food coffee station/ preparation area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher machine.
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