El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah
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299 West 27th Street, Hialeah, FL 33010El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 178 violations—an average of 7.7 violations per inspection, significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, including handwashing and employee health reporting violations cited repeatedly across inspections in 2025 and prior years. The facility received a fire safety violation in 2020 for improper indoor storage of a propane tank exceeding the allowable size limit. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 documented 30 violations, including multiple high-priority findings for proper handwashing, food contact surface sanitation, and approved food source verification, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah last inspected?
- El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah had?
- El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah find?
- El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Caribe Cafeteria in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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