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CHEFS OF THE CARIBBEAN

CHEFS OF THE CARIBBEAN has 5 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2100 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33142
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495412

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled under the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled under the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917150

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint . Employee put hairnets. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled under the three compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on front area floor.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed back area hand washing sink pipes in disrepair.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen area reach in cooler soiled.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed back area handwashing sink leaking pipes on the bottom.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Observed employee preparing empanadas without washing hands, observed another employee preparing food without washing his hands, employee washed hands in the three compartment sink next, observed employee serving food without washing hands. Coached employees on handwashing procedures.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartment sink.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge found written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge found agreements. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at the back area hand washing sink next to the three-compartment sink due to broken pipe.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of clear cups stored in the front counter area floor.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle inside of the back area hand washing sink. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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 cut fruits containers with no date marked.

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533190

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for all employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for all employees. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371703

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for all employees.

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
(22 reviews)

Opening Hours

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

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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