CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE

Name: CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE
Address: 9712/14 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 37.9

9712/14 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2336455

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37.9 Grade F / 100

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CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 37.9 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 102 total violations — 12 critical, 6 major, 84 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 shows 15 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[02D-01-5] Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line.
[14-11-5] Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair.
[23-03-4] Observed soiled and rusted the shelving units inside the walk in freezer.
[24-27-4] Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food.
[36-12-4] Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor, crates being used as a counter for meat slicer.
[36-08-4] Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
[36-02-5] Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer.
[10-20-4] Observed in use tongs stored on a handle in the front counter near panini press.
[33-30-4] Observed 7 shopping carts.
[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.
[36-24-5] Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink.
[33-11-4] Missing for drain plugs for two dumpsters.
[36-73-4] Observed rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer.
[36-34-5] Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area.
[33-16-4] Observed lid open for two dumpsters.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[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.
[23-03-4] Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer.
[36-02-5] Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer.
[53B-02-5] Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training.
[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.
[35B-02-4] Observed in use insect control device mounted above dishwashing machine.
[02D-01-5] Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line.
[22-31-4] Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters.
[32-01-5] Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and womans bathrooms.
[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.
[36-01-4] Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage 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.
[36-08-4] Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
[14-11-5] Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair.
[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.
[36-73-4] Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer.
[14-05-4] Observed cardboard used as lining on one shelf inside walk in cooler.
[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.
[36-12-4] Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor, crates being used as a counter for meat slicer.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts.
[14-06-4] Observed unsealed wood shelf in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles
[36-32-5] Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[36-34-5] Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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.
[32-01-5] Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and woman's bathrooms.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed for light panel near mop sink I'm dry storage food area.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above dishwashing machine.
[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.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator the ham was cooked last night. Ham did not cooler properly. A stop sale was 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.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots stored inverted on shelves near exit door.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[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.
[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.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw fish inside the walk in cooler.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under neath the oven in the kitchen.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed being used for food items inside walk in cooler.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed disrepair knife coaster, woods panels used to store food items and equipment.
[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.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled for ice machine in front counter area, .
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cooked whole ham inside the walk in cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink. Also observed tow holes behind can goods dry storage shelves in back area. Also observed hole at prep table under microwave.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
[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.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store between counter and wall near the panini press in the front area.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile on top of cooking line soiled.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of W40 improperly placed on top of prep area next to reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash station located near front counter in disrepair. Operator called technician to have it repaired.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) inside walking cooler in cooler. As per operator, product was made yesterday. Operator threw away product.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in freezer door in disrepair.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board soiled and with cut marks next to reach in cooler inside kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles in cooking line with no labels. Operator added labels to each bottle.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed on top of three compartment sink a plastic container cracked. Operator threw the container in the trash.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil in rice bin with handle improperly placed inside container.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in freezer shelves rusted.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connection at the mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as a scoop for marinara sauce in the reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Operator removed the plastic container.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container used to scoop white rice in water at 84 F in the steam table inside the kitchen. Operator removed it.

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