LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE
1099 E 23 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33013
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
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. Observed raw chicken on top raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
Basic
- 31B-04-4
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 no handwashing sign on both bathrooms men and women. Provided handwashing sign via email to operator.
Basic
- 22-02-4Corrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris and grease next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed to 3 compartment sink and provided clean cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl with cut potatoes inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men bathroom, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-32-5Corrected on site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in despair inside kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
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 paper too dispenser not working properly behind front counter , employee removed jammed paper towel inside dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
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.