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LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE

LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in HIALEAH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1099 E 23 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942659

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup inside salt container being used to dispense salt. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside metal container at cookline. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink in top of flat grill. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager provided drain plug during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink inside men bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly next to handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager removed from wall and discarded during inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521032

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358291

  • 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

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(47 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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