CARIBE RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork belly in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout and posted in front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut avocados and flan stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter. During the inspection employee covered it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork no date marking stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 3 days before the inspection.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at sandwiches station.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef not covered inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons, located at preparation kitchen.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharrons (56F - Hot Holding). As per operator, chicharons made 20 minutes ago. Inspector went over cold and hot holding procedures, provided TPHC form to operator. Observed at counter: pastry warmer: empanada (116F - Hot Holding); croquette (121F - Hot Holding); guava cheese pastry (117F - Hot Holding); meat pastry (116F - Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator turned up heat. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed meat empanada (112F - Hot Holding); cheese and ham empanada ( 111F- Hot Holding); Chicken Empanada (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been in case for 1 hour prior to inspection. Inspector suggested reheating to higher temp for proper hot holding. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry dish rack in warewash area. Observed rust inside reach in cooler at front counter of bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed surface rust on dry dish rack in warewash area. Observed rust inside reach in cooler at front counter of bar. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose with expired training 09/23. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed Jose with expired training 09/23. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter. Operator asked employees to clean. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles in disrepair at sandwich prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed several tiles in disrepair at sandwich prep station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in where sandwiches are made with ambient temperature of 57F. The following foods stored inside: cream cheese (57F - Cooling); lettuce (56F - Cooling); ham (56F - Cooling); cheese (56F - Cooling); cut tomato (56F - Cooling). As per operator, food has been there 2 hours prior to inspection; items were moved to working coolers for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed reach in cooler not working. No TCS foods stored inside at time of callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in dining area not working. No TCS foods stored inside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed cooler in dining area not working. No TCS foods stored inside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Cracked wall tiles in warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed Cracked wall tiles in warewash area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at bar area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed interior of microwave soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler across cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled water heater, observed soiled power cords for outlets throughout kitchen area. Observed on top of pastry warmer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed soiled water heater, observed soiled power cords for outlets throughout kitchen area. Observed on top of pastry warmer soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed rust on shelves in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil used as liner u dear prep tables in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed torn foil used as liner u dear prep tables in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves rusted in walk in freezer and cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed multiple shelves rusted in walk in freezer and cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with no label on dry rack in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed flour with no label on dry rack in kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked ground beef stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked black beans, and cooked ground beef held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle touching the flour.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line and front counter.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by the back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed front counter reach in cooler shelves with rusted.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under shelf at the front counter area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled. Manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by the back door. Time Extended

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the Ansul system hose.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out in the kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between fryers soiled, under steam table soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted prep reach in cooler .

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with beans no covered.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the kitchen area soiled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.shelf under the steam table: fried chicharrones (99F - Hot Holding). Observed operator place into the oven to reheat.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 7 employees working at the time of the inspection, did not observe a current active certified person in charge.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed the probe thermometer not working.

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the dates for employee training 2020-2024. Discussed with the operator, operator corrected the expiration date to 2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam trays not inverted or protected at the prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels stored on the prep table in the kitchen in front of the cook line. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan dated on 11/04 as per operator they did not remove the old label but food is from 11/13, operator changed label. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed expiration date is wrong.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken, reach in cooler located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the hand sink located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Shelves located over the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays not inverted or protected at the prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter reach in cooler with standing water.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator prepared new solution at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (51°F - Cooling); cooked beef (50°F - Cooling); cooked tamales (49°F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator since last night, operator discarded food. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-05: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked beans (55-63°F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler as per label since 11/04/21, operator discarded food. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (51°F - Cooling); cooked beef (50°F - Cooling); cooked tamales (49°F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator since last night, operator discarded food. Observed milk (49°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); raw shelf eggs (49°F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator since yesterday, operator discarded food. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-05: Observed cooked beans (55-63°F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler as per label since 11/04/21, operator discarded food Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-05: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-05: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the hand sink located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-05: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the hand sink located in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-05: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-05: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink. Time Extended