Caribbean Foods Company in Miami

3500 Nw 71st St, Miami, FL 33147

Overview

Caribbean Foods Company in Miami, FL has 5 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 2 violations and 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

5FDACS Insp.
2Violations
3Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: February 25, 2025

Caribbean Foods Company in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (5)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: EDILMA LEIDEKCER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: This offsite visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation with manager. Stop sale remains in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and the lab test results received.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Offsite visit. Original stop sale of products and stop use for the processing and production of bitter orange marinade and lemon blend remains in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Re-Inspection Required· 2 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. A 30 day check back will be issue for the mop sink. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Risk-Based Violations

91 The food establishment did not register as a Food Facility with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to beginning of manufacturing/processing, packing or holding food for consumption in the United States. 5K-4.002(D) F.A.C., 21 CFR 1, Subpart H.
Specifically, your FDA food facility registration is expired o
92 Packaged foods not labeled as required in the Code of Federal Regulations. 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, 9 CFR 381.
Specifically, the Lemon blend from concentrate label lists the ingredients as lemon juice from concentrate (water, concentrate lemon juice), sodium bisulfite, citric acid, sodium benzoate and lemon oil nevertheless according to the specifications provided you have missing the ingredients gum acacia and yellow #5, and you use lime concentrate not lemon. Additionally, the label states the product has sodium bisulfite and sodium benzoate but according to provider specifications the product does not have these ingredients. The bitter orange label ingredient list is not accurate as it states 100% Seville orange juice from concentrate, Seville orange pulp cell, xantan gum, sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite and potassium sorbate and yellow #5, nevertheless according to provider the ingredients are water, citric acid, food starch modified, corn oil, sodium benzoate, natural and artificial flavors, Yellow #5 and 6. There is no evidence of containing Seville orange or its pulp therefore the product is misbranded. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 9/20/2024 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS Patrick Louissaint I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of CARIBBEAN FOODS COMPANY hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II PATRICK LOUISSAINT, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 9/20/2024 Page 2 of 2

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Caribbean Foods Company in Miami: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Caribbean Foods Company in Miami
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls
STOP SALE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls Comments: To req…
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding - Controls Comments: To req…

Caribbean Foods Company in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Foods Company in Miami last inspected?
Caribbean Foods Company in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 25, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Caribbean Foods Company in Miami had?
Caribbean Foods Company in Miami has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Caribbean Foods Company in Miami find?
Caribbean Foods Company in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 25, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Caribbean Foods Company in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Caribbean Foods Company in Miami has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

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