Caribe Restaurant in Miami
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8228 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144Caribe Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 251 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 10.0 violations per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in every inspection from January 2025 through February 2026, a pattern spanning 5 consecutive routine inspections. High-priority handwashing and food contact surface violations have been recurring findings throughout this period. On January 7, 2025, an inspector issued a Warning and cited five high-priority violations including employee health policy, chemical storage, and handwashing procedures; a follow-up inspection the next day resulted in an admin complaint recommendation. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority employee health policy and food contact surface issues, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Caribe Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Caribe Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections40 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Caribe Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribe Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Caribe Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Caribe Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribe Restaurant in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Caribe Restaurant in Miami had?
- Caribe Restaurant in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribe Restaurant in Miami find?
- Caribe Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Caribe Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Caribe 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.
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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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