CARIBE RESTAURANT
285 NW 27 AVE, Miami FL 33125 · 786.317.4273
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Front counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on bottle tops of wines and on avocados inside a tray next to the wine; Ware wash area: 2 live flies flying throughout the kitchen; Dry storage area by the prep kitchen: approximately 4 flies flying by and landing on a can of tomato paste; Small cafeteria, counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on a container with clean utensils.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025013263 | Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without removing gloves or washing hands at kitchen. Instructed employee on proper method.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for less than 4 hours, operator took croquettes to heat up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled located at table across 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Fettuccine at reach in cooler by preparation area held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, yellow rice and ground beef at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout seating area and kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted at rack above steam table at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen across cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed croquettes and steak at reach in cooler across cook line not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task at kitchen without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area across 3 compartment sink soiled.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to dishwasher.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bucket with flour inside with no label on it at kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Observed fettuccine at reach in cooler at preparation area held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled Observed wall soiled throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at preparation area at kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with potatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no the thermometer inside reach in cooler by sandwich station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout establishment. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed it.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded beef at walk on cooler not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves with rust on them in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand washing sink under dishwasher machine.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes inside hand wash sink next to dish machine. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash station near cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observe expired chlorine test kit 05/22.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area. Operator restocked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of glass cleaner located near chemical storage area with no label. Operator placed label.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives stored between three compartment sink and wall. Operator removed immediately.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several reach in cooler throughout establishment with rusted shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths in kitchen cook line area not stored in chlorine sanitizing bucket.
Feb 26, 2025□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front of the cookline and several other reach in cooler shelves.
Feb 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Front counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on bottle tops of wines and on avocados inside a tray next to the wine; Ware wash area: 2 live flies flying throughout the kitchen; Dry storage area by the prep kitchen: approximately 4 flies flying by and landing on a can of tomato paste; Small cafeteria, counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on a container with clean utensils.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Front counter: flan prepared on 2/13/25 stored inside the stand up reach in cooler at the front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Front counter: flan prepared on 2/13/25 stored inside the stand up reach in cooler at the front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ware wash area: tray stored inside the hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter: spray bottle with degreaser and the multi-purpose cleaner not labeled.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Small cafeteria, counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on a container with clean utensils. Observed operator place the container and the utensils inside the dish to be cleaned.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking food with multiple bracelets on both arms.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches at the sandwich station without a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warewash area: several pans on a shelf above the prep table wet- nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front of the cookline and several other reach in cooler shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and placed in another location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled. Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 01/24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep room. Operator restocked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of garlic seasoning on floor. Operator removed from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located in kitchen cook line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several reach in coolers throughout establishment with rust accumulation on shelves.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Hose incorrectly placed in detergent. Operator corrected hoses and flushed/primed sanitizer line. Corrected to 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over lettuce in cook line upright reach in cooler. Lettuce moved at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo in walk-in cooler 52F, per operator less 1 hour. Moved to freezer at time of inspection. Raw shell eggs on cook line shelf ambient temp 74F, per operator approximately 20 minutes. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator and provided form.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose Bibb outside back door and hose Bibb in dish pit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on meat tenderizer blades. Rusty water inside grinder.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust inside meat grinder.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken handles on upright prep area cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken light shield in kitchen in front of door to dining room.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two bottles of nasal spray and bottle of Tylenol above food prep area in kitchen. Operator removed immediately.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish washing machine not sanitizing properly at 0ppm. Advised operator to setup three compartment sink using chlorine sanitizer, at 50PPM.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water near cook line at 123F. Operator discarded water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri with fresh garlic (64F - Cold Holding) at front counter, less than 4 hours. Advised operator to place chimichurri into reach in cooler for rapid cooling, than keep in reach in cooler to maintain chimichurri at 41F and below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (130F - Hot Holding) under heating lamp next to steam table and croquettes (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter less than 4 hours. Operator reheated croquettes; croquettes (165F - Reheating) and advised to reheat sweet plantains to 135F and above.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located outside next to ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back prep area with broken door handles.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on a piece of cardboard located at outside ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash near reach in cooler in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves in back prep area and next to steam table in kitchen rusted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service foam containers not inverted on top of microwave. Operator inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution located throughout kitchen.
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.