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CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305

Food safety records indicate CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305 in MIAMI GARDENS has 8 inspections with a 1.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

762 NW 183 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540075

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By warewashing area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the back vegetables racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the back vegetables racks. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink with pipes leaking onto the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed under 3 compartment sink with pipes leaking onto the floor. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable shelves in the back with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed vegetable shelves in the back with old food debris. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed front counter steam table with no handwashing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed front counter steam table with no handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certification with incorrect dates of completion. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed employee certification with incorrect dates of completion. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908714

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons in unit 762 stored in a bucket with standing water. Operator placed bucket in steam table to heat up water. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any of the reach in coolers and front counter hot holding box. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By warewashing area. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of the juice reach-in-cooler. Warning
  • 32-24-5:Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Observed bathroom in good conditions, with a sign stating "Out of Order" . Operator removed signed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and chicken thawing in standing water, as per operator it is seasoning and thawing at the same time. Advised operator to use a different method. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the back vegetables racks. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink with pipes leaking onto the floor. 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 shrimp in sauce (117F - Hot Holding); salt fish in sauce (105F - Hot Holding); egg (98F - Hot Holding); salt fish (127F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (119F - Hot Holding); cornmeal (141F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter steam table for less than 1 hour as per operator. Operator added more water to the steam table. Observed boiled eggs (103F - Hot Holding); cornmeal (103F - Hot Holding) stored in the kitchen steam table for less than 1 hour as per operator. Items were placed to reheat. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable shelves in the back with old food debris. Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed front counter steam table with no handwashing sink. Warning
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certification with incorrect dates of completion. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal pan used as a scoop in the pickliz. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in the prep area.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers cracked in the prep area.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over vegetables in the storage room.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen handwashing sink.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed 3 door r each-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup up in the 3 door reach in cooler.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed flip top reach in cooler with standing water inside.
  • 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 Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
  • 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 boiled eggs (125F - Hot Holding) on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Placed items to reheat.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food with the restaurant food in the reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (58F - Cold Holding) stored at the service window for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Items were placed under ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578262

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on the top shelves in the kitchen not protected. Operator inverted properly.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and hood soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing in the 2 compartment sink in standing water, operator turned water on to flow.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee helping washing dishes and grabbing items off the floor and start engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Operator made employee wash hands and educated when changing task to wash their hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
  • 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 boiled eggs (127F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table in the kitchen for less than 60 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated boiled eggs (173F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed juices made on-site in the reach in cooler with no date marking.

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578890

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled. Hood filters with heavy grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Hood filters with heavy grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Hood filters with heavy grease. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling), goat (52F - Cooling); cow foot (54F - Cooling); cornmeal (49F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed cooked pork (52F-61F - Cooling), turkey (60F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling), goat (52F - Cooling); cow foot (54F - Cooling); cornmeal (49F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed cooked pork (52F-61F - Cooling), turkey (60F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578022

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled. Hood filters with heavy grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Hood filters with heavy grease. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling), goat (52F - Cooling); cow foot (54F - Cooling); cornmeal (49F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling), goat (52F - Cooling); cow foot (54F - Cooling); cornmeal (49F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink with hot water at 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed three compartment sink with hot water at 72F, ran water for about 4 minutes. **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 the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed 3 compartment sink was changed to a 2 compartment sink, observed only 1 bathroom for customer use, and observed mop sink was removed from the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed 3 compartment sink was changed to a 2 compartment sink, observed only 1 bathroom for customer use, and observed mop sink was removed from the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 16-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink with hot water of 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed handwashing sink with hot water of 72F, ran water for about 4 minutes. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347356

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the back storage area and 1 dead roach under the three compartment sink.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled. Hood filters with heavy grease. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with heavy soil. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink and back storage area soiled. 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 rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 flies on the ceiling by the back storage area on top of the mop sink.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of the hot water heater located in the back storage area.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings by the reach in freezer in the back storage room.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox wipes stored on top of prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink with hot water at 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in both handwashing sinks in the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. 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 the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed 3 compartment sink was changed to a 2 compartment sink, observed only 1 bathroom for customer use, and observed mop sink was removed from the outside. Warning
  • 16-28-4:Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink with hot water of 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(165 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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