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CARIBE LATIN FOOD

1750 W 68 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33014

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
April 3, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
16
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (16)

  • 01B-13-4Critical

    Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

    High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish thawed in ROP package.

    High Priority

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

    High Priority - 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.

    High Priority

  • 41-27-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

    High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 03D-02-5Critical

    Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.

    High Priority - 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.

    High Priority

  • 08A-20-5Critical

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

    High Priority

  • 14-69-4

    Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer.

    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer.

    Basic

  • 21-04-4

    In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.

    Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 31A-11-4

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored in hand sink located at the front area. Operator removed it.

    Intermediate

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5Corrected on site

    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.

    Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 06-09-1

    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.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 14-09-4

    Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    Basic

  • 12B-12-5Corrected on site

    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.

    Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 16-13-5Repeat

    Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

    Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.