Cafe Caribe, 1400 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE CARIBE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1400 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33135
License #: 2322674
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 1/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Cutting board.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellphone in prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bathroom, and front counter.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo at 50°.
  • High Priority - Operator unable to provide invoice to verify the source of the food. See stop sale. 5 pounds of cheese.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flour and water dough mix at 86°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above ready to eat orchata in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in far end of kitchen and in front counter.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in far end of kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground chorizo
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris/grease on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind cooking equipment
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Beans
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some units
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Beef over lettuce
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. At front
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over vegetables
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over plantains.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Glass cleaner.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. kiTCHEN EQUIPMENT .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. haNDWASHING SINK in bar area .
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL COOLERS
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handsink
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed HOT WATER tanks improperly installed 3 inc STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND BACK STOVE AREA
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. all coolers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen hood
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.all coolers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. clean all dusty kitchen equipment
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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