CARIBE LATIN FOOD

Name: CARIBE LATIN FOOD
Address: 1750 W 68 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33014, US
Rating: 65.6

1750 W 68 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33014

License #2331968

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65.6 Grade F / 100

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CARIBE LATIN FOOD in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 8 critical, 4 major, 21 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03D-02-5] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
[41-27-4] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored in hand sink located at the front area. Operator removed it.
[16-13-5] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[12B-12-5] 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.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
[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. Observed fish thawed in ROP package.

Warning Issued
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (48/47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (51/50F - Cooling); yellow rice (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, hand washing sink soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located underneath of hand sink located in front of walk in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife in between reach in cooler and steam table. Operator removed it.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (48/47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (51/50F - Cooling); yellow rice (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on kitchen floor by the walk in cooler door, one dead roach on the back area floor in front of the ice machine. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on dry storage shelves in dry storage room by the walk in cooler.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex liquid on spray bottle with no labeled. Located at the front line. Operator properly labeled it.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

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