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EL CARIBE CAFETERIA

299 WEST 27TH STREET, Hialeah, FL, 33010

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
March 9, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
13
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (13)

  • 08A-17-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 14-09-4Corrected on site

    Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator replaced cutting boards during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4Corrected on site

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed single service box stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 10-07-4Corrected on site

    In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water 94 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee discarded water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 51-13-4Corrected on site

    No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and print during inspection.

    Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and print during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 51-18-6

    No copy of latest inspection report available.

    Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

    Basic

  • 31B-04-4Corrected on site

    No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's and women's bathroom at dine in area. Operator post signs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 33-16-4

    Open dumpster lid.

    Basic - Open dumpster lid.

    Basic

  • 25-32-4Corrected on site

    Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

    Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service empty metal can used to stored clean utensils on stove at kitchen area. Employee discarded empty metal can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 21-12-4Corrected on site

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth all around kitchen area and front counter not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 11-27-4Corrected on site

    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 and print during inspection.

    Intermediate - 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 and print during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 32-04-4

    Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

    Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom at dine in area.

    Basic

  • 31B-05-4Corrected on site

    Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

    Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.