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CARIBE CAFE RESTAURANT

3953 NW 7 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/10/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
20

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed exterior of dish machine soiled in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles and microwave handle soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed reach in cooler handles and microwave handle soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup pots outside of walk in freezer not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed soup pots outside of walk in freezer not inverted. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board next to stove area no longer smooth **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed cutting board next to stove area no longer smooth **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door to back kitchen exit with gap underneath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed screen door to back kitchen exit with gap underneath. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of kitchen area where broken floor tiles are. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed standing water on floor of kitchen area where broken floor tiles are. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken or cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and warewash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed broken or cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and warewash area. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of veggies on floor near back kitchen exit. Observed fish thawing in bucket on floor next to stove. Operator moved fish to cooler and vegetables off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed bucket of meat on floor in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of water heater soiled. Observed cords to equipment soiled with dust throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of water heater soiled. Observed cords to equipment soiled with dust throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table foil torn and used as liner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed under prep table foil torn and used as liner. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at all coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed rusted shelves at all coolers. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer at coffee bar: cheese pastry (118F - Hot Holding); chicharons (103F - Hot Holding); tequenos (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there for less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector went over proper temperature and techniques for hot holding. Operator took food out of warmer that was not in temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed at warmer: chicharons (88F - Hot Holding); cheese and guava pastry (118F - Hot Holding); Meat pastry (121F - Hot Holding). **Admin Complaint**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed wet cloths stored inside hand sink at bar during callback. **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet rusted near back kitchen exit. Observed table in back near oven with rust where spices are kept. Observed rust on shelves for dry food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed knife magnet rusted near back kitchen exit. Observed table in back near oven with rust where spices are kept. Observed rust on shelves for dry food storage. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food items throughout coolers with out date mark being held more than 24 hours; food made 2 days prior. Operator wrote and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed same containers either no label or date mark. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2025-01-10)
2025-01-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).

Inspection on 1/9/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
22
Total
32

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups used as scoops for rice and flour. Operator threw away containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles and microwave handle soiled. **Warning**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup pots outside of walk in freezer not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board next to stove area no longer smooth **Warning**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door to back kitchen exit with gap underneath. **Warning**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of kitchen area where broken floor tiles are. **Warning**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken or cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and warewash area. **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of veggies on floor near back kitchen exit. Observed fish thawing in bucket on floor next to stove. Operator moved fish to cooler and vegetables off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80F. Inspector explained for utensils to be in water must be 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of water heater soiled. Observed cords to equipment soiled with dust throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table foil torn and used as liner. **Warning**
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wet cloths not stored in buckets when not in use on prep tables in kitchen. Operator removed cloths from tables during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water under cutting board next to stove area. Operator placed fish into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at all coolers. **Warning**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at mop sink not hung to dry. Operator hung mop for when not in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar near wait station not labeled. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored in container on top of beans in kitchen area. Employee moved to bottom shelf away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and handle raw eggs, no handwash prior. Inspector coached manager on proper handwashing techniques before beginning tasks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above green onions. Operator moved onions for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **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 at warmer at coffee bar: cheese pastry (118F - Hot Holding); chicharons (103F - Hot Holding); tequenos (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there for less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector went over proper temperature and techniques for hot holding. Operator took food out of warmer that was not in temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet rusted near back kitchen exit. Observed table in back near oven with rust where spices are kept. Observed rust on shelves for dry food storage. **Warning**
  • 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 several food items throughout coolers with out date mark being held more than 24 hours; food made 2 days prior. Operator wrote and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator removed bottle voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Health Inspector (2025-01-09)
2025-01-09
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 32 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 22 basic).

Inspection on 8/6/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container of sugar in kitchen with small bowl inside, no handle for scoop. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed container of sugar in kitchen with small bowl inside, no handle for scoop. **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots for soup not inverted on dish rack in kitchen near back exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed pots for soup not inverted on dish rack in kitchen near back exit. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to Observed gap at bottom of door in back of kitchen at exit next to staircase. . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pipe above dry storage area leaking onto floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed pipe above dry storage area leaking onto floor **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed containers of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and air vents in walk in freezer and coolers. Soiled gaskets and air vents in reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in coffee bar area with sanitizer bucket inside of it. Hand wash sink used to wash out bucket underneath orange juice machine.*Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed wiping cloths and bucket in hand wash sink **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-08-06)
2024-08-06
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).

Inspection on 8/5/2024

High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
28

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container of sugar in kitchen with small bowl inside, no handle for scoop. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots for soup not inverted on dish rack in kitchen near back exit. **Warning**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler not working properly. Ambient temperature reading 65F. **Warning**
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open container of employee food on prep table where cook was wrapping pork shoulders. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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 personal bottle and food containers stored above flan for customers at reach in cooler in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plans on shelves wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler facing back exit next to staircase thermometer does not move whether unit is open or closed. **Warning**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to Observed gap at bottom of door in back of kitchen at exit next to staircase. . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pipe above dry storage area leaking onto floor. **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives being held directly against wall by back exit and staircase. **Warning**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 88F next to stove. Discussed with manager on proper storage techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and air vents in walk in freezer and coolers. Soiled gaskets and air vents in reach in coolers. **Warning**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at coffee station not labeled. **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 cook crack raw shell eggs to cook on flat top, then attempted to flip chicken on grill. Inspector stopped cook and coached him on proper hand wash techniques after touching raw foods. **Warning**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 insects flying around front counter and landing on bouquet of flowers, approximately 3 flying insects on wall above prep table by back exit, and 1 by service station on wall. **Warning**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over tomato and onions, raw beef and pork stored above raw shrimp and salmon. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler facing back door exit next to staircase: Sliced Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (56F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (59F - Ambient Temperature)As per manager, cheese and heavy cream bought the day before, eggs were stored 4 hours prior to inspection. Cooked rice (45F - cooling, as per manager; rice was cooked the previous day.) **Warning**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler facing back door exit next to staircase: Sliced Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (56F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (59F - Ambient Temperature ) As per manager, cheese and heavy cream bought the day before, eggs were stored 4 hours prior to inspection. **Warning** **Warning**
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cooked rice in walk in cooler (45F - cooling, as per manager; rice was cooked the previous day.) **Warning**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook attempt to wash hands at three compartment sink with soapy water and scrub pad instead of designated hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards soiled. **Warning**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in coffee bar area with sanitizer bucket inside of it. Hand wash sink used to wash out bucket underneath orange juice machine.*Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen and at sink underneath orange juice machine. Discussed with manager about hand wash supplies, manager placed paper towels at both sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Health Inspector (2024-08-05)
2024-08-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 28 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).