CHEFS OF THE CARIBBEAN
4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-29, Miami FL 33122 · 305-869-4799
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024022761 | Jan 8, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed front counter hand washing sink removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed drain board soiled.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled under the three compartment sink.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Observed employee preparing empanadas without washing hands, observed another employee preparing food without washing his hands, employee washed hands in the three compartment sink next, observed employee serving food without washing hands. Coached employees on handwashing procedures.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartment 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. Person in charge found 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
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. Person in charge found agreements.
No running water at the back area hand washing sink next to the three-compartment sink due to broken pipe.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put hairnets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled under the three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on front area floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed back area hand washing sink pipes in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen area reach in cooler soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed back area handwashing sink leaking pipes on the bottom.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle inside of the back area hand washing sink. Employee removed the bottle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fruits containers with no date marked.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of clear cups stored in the front counter area floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Missing for all employees.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Provided to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
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. Missing for all employees.
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.