CARLITOS CAFE
9045 SW 107 AVENUE, Kendall FL 33176 · 7866638467
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016013676 | Feb 12, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handle clean equipment and changed gloves without first washing hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of sliced ham inside reach in cooler next to cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (100F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter, as per operator for less than 1 hour.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added more water for final concentration Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
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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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Operator remade sanitizer bucket for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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. Observed operator crack raw shell eggs then handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands in between.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over sliced ham inside reach in cooler next to stove. Operator relocated products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near cook line. Operator placed paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
Oct 22, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed fan above prep area soiled with dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed light shield cover soiled with dust. Observed exterior of orange juice machine soiled with dust.
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed thermometer soiled at cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (78F - Cold Holding); diced ham (79F - Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per employee for less than one hour. Employee moved food items to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (112F - Hot Holding); croquetas (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter in hot box, as per employee for less than an hour. Employee raised temperature of hot box.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of orange juice machine soiled at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bag of cooked pork inside of reach in cooler near front door without date mark. As per employee was prepared 3 days before inspection. Employee put date mark on pork.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop sugar stored inside of sugar container
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in freezer soiled
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed container of oil stored on floor inside of bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled floors underneath all equipment in establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor inside of bathroom
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle stored inside ice machine touching ice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed fan above prep area soiled with dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed light shield cover soiled with dust. Observed exterior of orange juice machine soiled with dust.
Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside of reach in freezer
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout establishment
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in front of bathroom
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on top of counter. Employee put cloth inside sanitizer bucket.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at preparation area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at preparation area.
Observed Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout establishment.
Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding), stored at preparation area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator removed items, and placed them in reach in cooler.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, located at front counter.
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.