Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah
Last inspected:
1099 E 23 St, Hialeah, FL 33013Lo Mejor del Caribe in Hialeah averaged 7.2 violations per inspection across 26 inspections dating back to 2016, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has not experienced emergency closure, but hand washing violations were cited in at least 8 of the 26 inspections, and toxic substance control violations appeared repeatedly across recent inspections in 2025 and 2026. Employee health policy violations were documented in at least 4 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $240 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied after a Warning was issued on February 10, 2026 for 18 violations including hand washing, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $240.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019035165 | $240.00 | May 28, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah last inspected?
- Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah had?
- Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah find?
- Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $240.00 in fines.
- How much has Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah been fined?
- Lo Mejor Del Caribe in Hialeah has been fined a total of $240.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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