El Caribe Cafeteria
299 West 27th Street, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326649
What drove the grade
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (2 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed ants and roaches pesticide under three compartment sink at front counter. Employee discarded it during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed sugar container not identified on top of counter next to coffee machine at front counter. Employee identified sugar container during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area. Operator replaced cutting board during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area. Employee removed wet wiping cloth during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed all around kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed hand wash sink wall with accumulation of soiled in front of line cook at kitchen area.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.