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CARIBE LATIN FOOD

Food safety records indicate CARIBE LATIN FOOD in HIALEAH has 11 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1750 W 68 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545556

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917292

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife in between reach in cooler and steam table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the pre sink at the cook line and dishwasher machine area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor, dry storage room soiled. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor. Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave was cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, hand washing sink soiled. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel in hand sink. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing purposes. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it, Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned metal container with old labels, operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door and walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups inside wheat, sugar and pepper container with no handles. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor, also observed oils container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at cafeteria station. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned metal container with old labels, operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door and walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine solution during inspection, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (50/48F - Cooling); Moro (51/49F - Cooling); in walk in cooler, from the day before as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in vertical reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (50/48F - Cooling); Moro (51/49F - Cooling); in walk in cooler, from the day before as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wet wiping towel in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm, located at the coffee station, operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537293

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitizer solutions with 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to the cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583263

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed all pots and pans and lids wet nesting in the back 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed all pots and pans and lids wet nesting in the back 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk in freezer seafood mix, multiple boxes of beef stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed in the walk in freezer seafood mix, multiple boxes of beef stored on the floor. Operator started to remove items from the floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed all gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581438

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the back storage room. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By sandwich station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed all pots and pans and lids wet nesting in the back 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - 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 soap and sanitizer mixed together in the middle compartment. Asked employee to set up the 3 compartment sink correctly and how to properly wash the dishes and sanitize. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk in freezer seafood mix, multiple boxes of beef stored on the floor. Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Throughout the kitchen and front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over a slice machine and prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to the flat top. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator remade to Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (61F - Cooling); yuca (61F - Cooling); tamales (53F - Cooling); cooked beef (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in freezer overnight, as per operator. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking an egg, grabbed a clean plate and foam container without washing hands. Showed operator the importance of washing hands between each egg. Employee went to washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the reach in cooler in front of the fryers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed an egg cracked in a container in the kitchen with 6 eggs around. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (61F - Cooling); yuca (61F - Cooling); tamales (53F - Cooling); cooked beef (52F - Cooling) stored in the 3rd walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork shoulder (48F-52F - Cold Holding); flan (56F - Cold Holding); arroz con leche (49F - Cold Holding); dulce de leche (50F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); tamales (49F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); empanadas de carne (49F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to leave the door close. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (114F - Hot Holding); tequenos (112F - Hot Holding) in the front counter hot holding box for less than 1 hour. Advised operator to turn the heat up in the box. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538204

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at the coffee station located at front counter station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537100

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside double doors reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at the coffee station located at front counter station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled, walk in cooler cover fan soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Insect control device installed over food coffee station/ preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at the coffee station located at front counter station. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front cafeteria has been destroyed and move the bar station, instead. Observed three compartment sink, hand wash sink, chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: At the of callback inspection observed front cafeteria has been destroyed and move the bar station, instead. Observed three compartment sink, hand wash sink, chest freezer, with no plan approved. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. at the coffee station located at front counter station. Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341889

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cereal container, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Preparation table. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside double doors reach in freezer. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at the coffee station located at front counter station. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled, walk in cooler cover fan soiled. Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Observed Insect control device installed over food coffee station/ preparation area. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher machine. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touched dirty dishes and placed inside dishwasher machine than touched cleaned dishes, introduced operator regarding the hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies above dishwasher machine area. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at the coffee station located at front counter station. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front cafeteria has been destroyed and move the bar station, instead. Observed three compartment sink, hand wash sink, chest freezer. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. at the coffee station located at front counter station. Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(994 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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