Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
2660 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33175Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 658 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 22.7 violations per visit, nearly six times the Miami-Dade county average of 4.05. The facility shows a consistent pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors conducted back-to-back callbacks in 2020, 2021, and 2022, with warnings issued followed by same-day or next-day compliance inspections. Top violations involve consumer advisories, ventilation, and food contact surfaces. A fire safety citation from 2020 documented a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone next to the pizza oven.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
22.6
violations / inspection
22.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.71
violations / inspection
6.71 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red zone next to pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2020-09-09: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red zone next to pizza oven **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections47 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections58 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami had?
- Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 22.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami find?
- Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on June 1, 2026 with 20 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Caribe Cafeteria Restaurant in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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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