CARIBE LATIN FOOD
1750 W 68 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33014
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.