LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE
1099 E 23 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled with dark substance.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open personal water bottle being stored inside reach in freezer. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across front oven.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar at preparation table not labeled, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris , manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be washed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tile stained with water marks at kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on the ground case of plastic bottle waters behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket next to front counter reach in cooler .
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar labeled next to coffee station. Employee labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag being used to stored cheese at reach in cooler at behind front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's handwashing sink. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled interior behind front counter.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food without hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor next to 3 sink compartment. Aslo a bag of rice inside storage room across from refrigerator.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black accumulation of food debris,/ grease type Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights shields missing on top of front counter preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign in the men bathroom. Provided operator with handwashing sign via email.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on the floor inside dry storage area next time refrigerator. Employee stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled with common name across from grill.
- 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 at hot box front counter Observed ham croquettes (83F - Hot Holding); beef pastelitos (79F - Hot Holding) according to to employee placed 45 minutes ago.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one of the employees Kenia. Certificate was expired in 2023
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dam inside women bathroom ceiling.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board at kitchen deep cut marks .
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no wearing hair restraints.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave.
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on light covers above preparation area at kitchen.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on front counter area above preparation and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired 10/01/2023
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).