EL CARIBE CAFETERIA
299 WEST 27TH STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33010
License #2326649
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →EL CARIBE CAFETERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 9, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-07-4] 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.
- [14-09-4] 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.
- [21-12-4] 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.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at mens and womens bathroom at dine in area.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at mens and womens bathroom at dine in area. Operator post signs during inspection.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and print during inspection.
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [08A-17-6] 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.
- [25-32-4] 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.
- [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed single service box stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
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EL CARIBE CAFETERIA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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