CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE

Name: CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE
Address: 9712/14 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 26.6

9712/14 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2336455

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26.6 Grade F / 100

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CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 26.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 80 total violations — 9 critical, 6 major, 65 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[36-37-5] Observed ceiling not smooth at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area.
[36-34-5] Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area.
[24-27-4] Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food.
[14-11-5] Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair.
[36-08-4] Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
[36-73-4] Observed rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer.
[36-12-4] Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor, crates being used as a counter for meat slicer.
[36-24-5] Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink.
[10-20-4] Observed in use tongs stored on a handle in the front counter near panini press.
[33-11-4] Missing for drain plugs for two dumpsters.
[23-03-4] Observed soiled and rusted the shelving units inside the walk in freezer.
[33-16-4] Observed lid open for two dumpsters.
[33-30-4] Observed 7 shopping carts.
[36-02-5] Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer.
[02D-01-5] Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[32-01-5] Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and womans bathrooms.
[14-05-4] Observed cardboard used as lining on one shelf inside walk in cooler.
[36-37-5] Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area.
[36-32-5] Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler.
[36-34-5] Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area.
[24-27-4] Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food.
[16-13-5] Observed basin next to sink counter housing clean glasses stored for air drying, being used as soap wash basin rather than sanitizer basin.
[14-11-5] Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair.
[36-08-4] Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
[36-01-4] Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage area.
[36-73-4] Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer.
[36-12-4] Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor, crates being used as a counter for meat slicer.
[33-19-4] Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground.
[36-24-5] Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink.
[10-20-4] Observed in use tongs stored on a working cart handle at the cook line and also on a handle in the front counter near panini press.
[35B-02-4] Observed in use insect control device mounted above dishwashing machine.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters.
[23-03-4] Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts.
[36-02-5] Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer.
[14-06-4] Observed unsealed wood shelf in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles
[02D-01-5] Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[03A-02-5] Observed flan (51F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front area. Ambient thermometer for unit reading at around 56°F. A stop sale was issued for these items.
[22-02-4] Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris on the blade. Observed soiled the exterior of food pans inside the walk in walk in freezer. Observed soiled working pots and pans inside the kitchen. Observe soiled food contact shelves in the kitchen area. Observed can opener and its housing soiled.
[53B-02-5] Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training.
[22-31-4] Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator the ham was cooked last night. Ham did not properly cool down.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs store in a handle at the front counter next to panini press.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat picadillo.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed two dry soiled wiping cloths on top of prep counter and also observed on clean food equipment on shelving unit near back door.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above dishwashing machine.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed for light panel near mop sink I'm dry storage food area.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters.
[32-01-5] Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and woman's bathrooms.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer and cooler.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris on the blade. Observed soiled the exterior of food pans inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed soiled working pots and pans inside the kitchen. Observe soiled food contact shelves in the kitchen area. Observed can opener and its housing soiled.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
[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 basin next to sink counter housing clean glasses stored for air drying, being used as wash basin rather than sanitizer basin.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink.
[22-14-5] Equipment and/or utensils in chilled room not cleaned at the frequency required based on the temperature of the room. Observed heavy black debris on the interior walls and ceiling inside the walk on cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under the microwave shelf and shelves housing single use items inside the kitchen. Also observed in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed being used for food items inside walk in cooler.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (46F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area.

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