Cacique Lunch

112 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2319367

F
Grade F
Safety score 35 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 30, 2026

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed by the Jul 30 follow-up · 31 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
    9 high priority (fixed by the Jul 30 follow-up, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate, 19 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -53
  • Complaint after follow-up on Jul 24, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score35

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

32 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitJul 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    14 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 13 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

    Basic13

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable inside kitchen area and wood cutting boards located at front lobby area.

      More time given

      Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      More time given

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      More time given

      Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.Observed missing cove molding throughout entire kitchen and dry storage area.

      More time given

      Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Observed wall in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen, holes under three compartment sink. Also observed extensive gaps and holes throughout the establishment, gaps were observed at the floor/ wall juncture beneath multiples pieces of equipment, around the water heater, throughout the dry storage area (first and second floor), and along the walls

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed ceiling in disrepair . Observed ceiling in disrepair and water damage throughout entire kitchen area and also lobby area.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      More time given

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitJul 24, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    30 violations still not corrected:

    • 8 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 19 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority8

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed raw chicken (57°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork 58°F Cold Holding, diced tomato 42°F Cold Holding, raw beef (52°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed raw chicken (57°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork 58°F Cold Holding, diced tomato 42°F Cold Holding, raw beef (52°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler.

      Administrative complaint

      Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed white rice (129°F - Hot Holding), chicken (122°F - Hot Holding).

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Administrative complaint

      Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.

      Observed no raw chicken over cooked pork at reach in cooler next to cooking line.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      Observed one live roach was observed crawling on the kitchen floor before retreating underneath the reach-in cooler located next to cooking line.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate3

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Observed Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information missing name of instructor and signature.

      More time given

    Basic19

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable inside kitchen area and wood cutting boards located at front lobby area.

      More time given

      Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

      Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.

      Observed Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

      More time given

      Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

      More time given

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

      Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave located at left kitchen entrance and reach in cooler door handles located next to cooking line.

      More time given

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Observed No handwashing sign for handwashing sink located next to ice machine in front lobby area and also under coffee window.

      More time given

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      Observed on the second storage area, two large dead roaches were found on the floor beneath the wooden holding tables.

      Administrative complaint

      Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      More time given

      Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.Observed missing cove molding throughout entire kitchen and dry storage area.

      More time given

      Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Observed wall in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen, holes under three compartment sink. Also observed extensive gaps and holes throughout the establishment, gaps were observed at the floor/ wall juncture beneath multiples pieces of equipment, around the water heater, near the mop sink, throughout the dry storage area (first and second floor), and along the walls. Walls behind the reach-in cooler have been repaired using wood panels. Additionally, the wooden structure leading to the second floor shows significant deterioration and damage.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed ceiling in disrepair and water damage throughout entire kitchen area and also lobby area.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      More time given

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitJul 23, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    32 violations found:

    • 9 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 19 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority9

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed cooked ground beef (47°F - Cold Holding),As per chef they were held in the unit since previous days. Observed flan (47°F - Cold Holding); As per chef , they were held in the unit since previous days. Observed cooked pork (57°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cooking line, As per chef , they were held in the unit since previous days.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed raw chicken (67°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52°F - Cold Holding) As per chef, they were held in the unit since morning preparation. Observed cooked ground beef (47°F - Cold Holding),As per chef they were held in the unit since previous days. Observed cooked chicken (102°F - Cold Holding) As per chef was cooked in the morning. Observed flan (47°F - Cold Holding); salsa (57°F - Cold Holding) As per chef , they were held in the unit since previous days. Observed cut lettuce (62°F - cooling); sliced tomato (57°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62°F - Cold Holding) as per chef was cut less than two hours. Observed cooked pork (57°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cooking line, As per chef , they were held in the unit since previous days. Observed at cooking line diced ham (87°F - Cold Holding); salsa (57°F - Cold Holding) , cooked sausage (67°F - Cold Holding), as per chef less than an hour.

      Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed white rice (123°F - Hot Holding), as per operator, they placed rice at 10:30 am under steam table. Observed chicken stock (122°F - Hot Holding), as per operator was cooked today, they placed inside reach in cooler.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw chicken stored over raw meat in reach in cooler located next to office.

      Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.

      Observed raw chicken over cooked ground beef.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

      Observed employees changing tasks and not washing hands inside kitchen area.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

      Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      Observed one live small cockroach was observed crawling on the kitchen floor before retreating underneath the reach-in cooler.

      Roach excrement and/or droppings present.

      Observed approximately 20 roach droppings were observed beneath the shelving in the second-floor dry storage, and approximately 15 roach droppings were noted next to the water heater.

    Intermediate4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Observed ground beef 47°F Cold Holding not dated, as per operator prepared 7/22/26.

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

      Observed Employee with long fingernails working with single-service items or clean equipment and utensils at front lobby area.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed cutting boards soiled across cook line.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Observed Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information missing name of instructor and signature.

    Basic19

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable inside kitchen area and wood cutting boards located at front lobby area.

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed Extensive rust and deterioration were observed on the undersides of multiple preparation tables in the kitchen area. One preparation table, located on the left side of the kitchen entrance across the cooking line, was improperly supported by a paint can. Additionally, two chest freezers had broken lids, and one reach-in cooler was non-operational. Observed handle and door at reach-in cooler next to cook line missing and in disrepair.

      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, next to cook line, with an ambient temperature of 57°F.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.

      Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

      Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Observed reach in cooler soiled with debris located next to cooking line.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Gaskets soiled at all reach-in coolers and chest freezers at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

      Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave located at left kitchen entrance and reach in cooler door handles located next to cooking line.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      No handwashing sign for handwashing sink located next to ice machine in front lobby area.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      Observed on the first floor, dead cockroaches were located on the floor adjacent to the water heater, one medium dead cockroach was found on the floor next to the mop sink, and six dead cockroaches of varying sizes were observed on the floor within the dry storage area. In the second-floor storage area, five large dead roaches were found on the floor beneath the wooden holding tables, and 3 dead small roaches were located on the shelving next to the flour bins. Observed one live small cockroach was observed crawling on the kitchen floor before retreating underneath the reach-in cooler.

      Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Observed gap under back exit door.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      Observed unsealed concrete floors at cook line, preparation area, drys storage, and chest freezers area at back of kitchen.

      Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.Observed missing cove molding throughout entire kitchen and dry storage area.

      Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Observed wall in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen, holes under three compartment sink. Also observed extensive gaps and holes throughout the establishment, gaps were observed at the floor/ wall juncture beneath multiples pieces of equipment, around the water heater, near the mop sink, throughout the dry storage area (first and second floor), and along the walls.

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed ceiling in disrepair

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line soiled.

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at deli area, dry storage at second floor, and front counter area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      Observed no light shields at light at dry storage area.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation18
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained8
Insects, rodents, pests and animals8
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized5
Non-food contact surfaces clean5
Food out of temperature4
Food protection and cross-contamination4
Dishwashing facilities and test kits4