EL CARIBE CAFETERIA
299 West 27th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside three compartments sink. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it in reach in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. During the inspection employee removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed standing reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee placed a new paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap and paper dispenser. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still obsessed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap and paper dispenser. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bread inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Employee name Fidelina Ortega. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).