EL CARIBE CAFETERIA
299 WEST 27TH STREET, Hialeah, FL, 33010
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.