Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue

9712 SW 24 Street, Miami, FL 33165 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336455

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 74 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority · no follow-up needed · 18 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 14 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-26
Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep302026

Routine inspection

19 violations found

First visitSep 30, 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.
19 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 14 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  Observed chlorine sanitizer was +500 ppm at the front counter. Operator adjusted to 100 ppm.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed a bucket with sanitizer stored inside at the front counter. Employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Osvaldo Rojas and Jadilly Valverde expired 05/2026
Basic14
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed a container with sugar not identified at the front counter.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed meatballs inside the walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered it.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Observed scoop handle inside the foods at the steam table. Employee removed them.
  Fixed on the spot
  In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Observed a knife between the wall and the 3 compartment sink.Employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn across from the stove.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled the kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe under the hand wash sink at the front counter.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed by the dry storage area/ mop sink area.
  Repeat violation
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed under the hand wash sink at the front counter.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed at the front counter and the sandwich station.
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed a tumbler stored above preparation table. Employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Observed mop stored inside the bucket.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.