Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami
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9712/14 Sw 24 Street, Miami, FL 33165Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami has compiled a record of 321 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 14.6 violations per inspection — nearly triple the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across inspections, with employee health policy cited in at least 5 separate inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, and chemical storage and toxic substance control violations recurring in 7 inspections combined. Proper cooking temperature violations were documented in at least 4 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Three inspections in March 2026 and March 2025 resulted in admin complaint recommendations, and a warning was issued in March 2026 and March 2025. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in a call back compliance finding, but this followed an inspection two days prior (March 10) that documented 39 violations and prompted an admin complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections41 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami last inspected?
- Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami had?
- Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami find?
- Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 15 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue in Miami 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
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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.
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