CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE
9712/14 SW 24 STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **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 ceiling tiles behind hood soiled with grease. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear screen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor at walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob at handwashing sink located at front counter in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **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 COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed COOKED LAMB (51F - Cooling) COOKED OX TAIL (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler,, as per manager more than six hours. **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 RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed SLICED HAM (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Observed COOKED LAMB (51F - Cooling) COOKED OX TAIL (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler,, as per manager more than six hours.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed SLICED HAM (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
14
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles behind hood soiled with grease. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved. **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear screen door. **Warning**
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor at walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor at walk in freezer **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching non TCS rice. Manager placed scoop handle correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensils stored in between station. Manager removed items. **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob at handwashing sink located at front counter in poor repair. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Observed interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink clogged and slow draining. **Warning**
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves at dry storage area. **Warning**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind small prep table next to pizza oven soiled with grease. **Warning**
- 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 200plus ppm at ware washing area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **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 COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. **Warning**
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **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 ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area. **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked beef. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed shell eggs over cooked beef. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line **Repeat Violation**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the microwaves soiled.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front area reach in cooler soiled
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen, storage, back area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Garbanzo beans in the storage area.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the storage area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked beef.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).