Cacique Lunch
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Cacique Lunch, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 16 violations, down from roughly 19 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Cacique Lunch on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area soiled with old product residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area soiled with old product residue. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at deli area, dry storage at second floor, and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at deli area, dry storage at second floor, and front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
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 cooler, next to cook line, with an ambient temperature of 55F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed refrigeration technician working on reach-in cooler, next to cook line, at time of call back. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two of the chest freezers lids rusted at back kitchen area and on one of them the lid is loose. Also observed all gaskets at chest freezers and back of kitchen and reach-in coolers next to cook line in disrepair. Observed handle and door at reach-in cooler next to cook line in disrepair.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed two of the chest freezers lids rusted at back kitchen area and on one of them the lid is loose. Also observed all gaskets at chest freezers and back of kitchen and reach-in coolers next to cook line in disrepair. Observed handle and door at reach-in cooler next to cook line in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed gap under back exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shields at light at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed no light shields at light at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at all reach-in coolers and chest freezers at kitchen area. Also observed fan next to chest freezers soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Gaskets soiled at all reach-in coolers and chest freezers at kitchen area. Also observed fan next to chest freezers soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at cook line, preparation area, drys storage, and chest freezers area at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed unsealed concrete floors at cook line, preparation area, drys storage, and chest freezers area at back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables at reach-in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw corvina (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler next to cook line. As per staff, more than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw corvina (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler next to cook line. As per staff, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cooling); raw beef (55F - Cooling); raw pork (57F - Cooling); raw chicken (49F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler next to cook line. As per operator, less than 3 hours. Products were moved to another cold holding unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Vacuum breaker was installed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area soiled with old product residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shields at light at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at all reach-in coolers and chest freezers at kitchen area. Also observed fan next to chest freezers soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw turkey thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at cook line, preparation area, drys storage, and chest freezers area at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at deli area, dry storage at second floor, and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
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 cooler, next to cook line, with an ambient temperature of 55F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing bracelet at cook line. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two of the chest freezers lids rusted at back kitchen area and on one of them the lid is loose. Also observed all gaskets at chest freezers and back of kitchen and reach-in coolers next to cook line in disrepair. Observed handle and door at reach-in cooler next to cook line in disrepair.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
22
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grades bags used to store sweet potatoes and bell peppers at reach-cooler next to office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed non food grades bags used to store sweet potatoes and bell peppers at reach-cooler next to office. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at deli area, dry storage at second floor, and front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at deli area, dry storage at second floor, and front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line, preparation area, and dry storage soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line, preparation area, and dry storage soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two of the chest freezers lids rusted at back kitchen area and on one of them the lid is loose. Also observed all gaskets at chest freezers and back of kitchen and reach-in coolers next to cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed two of the chest freezers lids rusted at back kitchen area and on one of them the lid is loose. Also observed all gaskets at chest freezers and back of kitchen and reach-in coolers next to cook line in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed gap under back exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall next to office entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed a hole on wall next to office entrance. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shields at lights at back of kitchen area where chest freezers and dry storage is located. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed no light shields at lights at back of kitchen area where chest freezers and dry storage is located. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at three reach-in coolers near meat grinder. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed no ambient thermometer at three reach-in coolers near meat grinder. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at deli and coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed no hand washing sink at coffee station. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at all reach-in coolers and chest freezers at kitchen area. Also observed fan next to chest freezers soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed gaskets soiled at all reach-in coolers and chest freezers at kitchen area. Also observed fan next to chest freezers soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service boxes and lids store on floor at second floor storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed single service boxes and lids store on floor at second floor storage. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at cook line, preparation area, drys storage, and chest freezers area at back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed unsealed concrete floors at cook line, preparation area, dry storage, and chest freezers area at back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed walls soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
37
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 28 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled shirt and handle a cleaned utensil at cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grades bags used to store sweet potatoes and bell peppers at reach-cooler next to office. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor by food preparation table. Observed one live roach on the floor under a shelf at kitchen entrance and two live roaches inside hole on wall next to mop sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork Ribs (49F - Cold Holding); Beef Patties (50F - Cold Holding): Raw Chicken (63F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler next to cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham Croquettes (118F - Hot Holding); Beef Empanadas (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot holding unit. As per staff, less than 1 hour. Hot holding unit temperature was increased. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area soiled with old product residue. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance at Deron counter next to soda cold holding unit. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bow with no handle used to portioned cook rice at steam table at cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at deli area, dry storage at second floor, and front counter area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line, preparation area, and dry storage soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted at shelf next to office entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on floor under storage shelves at back of the kitchen area next to back exit door. 4 dead roaches on floor behind chest freezers next to back exit door. 2 dead roaches on floor next to mop sink. 3 dead roaches on floor at chemicals storage area. 2 dead roaches on floor under storage platforms at dry storage area at second floor. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees at the cafeteria area with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two of the chest freezers lids rusted at back kitchen area and on one of them the lid is loose. Also observed all gaskets at chest freezers and back of kitchen and reach-in coolers next to cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with accumulated debris under storage platforms at area next to back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dry coffee and ice bin stored on floor at deli area. Also observed plastic container of pickles stored on floor near mop sink area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall next to office entrance. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shields at lights at back of kitchen area where chest freezers and dry storage is located. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at three reach-in coolers near meat grinder. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at deli and coffee station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at all reach-in coolers and chest freezers at kitchen area. Also observed fan next to chest freezers soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service boxes and lids store on floor at second floor storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach-in cooler next to office at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, beef, and cheese empanadas not covered at chest freezer closer to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at cook line, preparation area, drys storage, and chest freezers area at back of kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet soiled towel on top of cutting board at prep table in front of cook line. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at front counter not labeled with product name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
8
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen cook touching Dirty apron and then entering in food preparation.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in food preparation area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted chest freezer door, kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove top.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coffee boxes on kitchen floor service area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all kitchen top surfaces of shelves, coolers, working table soiled throughout.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen Reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside RIC.
08B-12-5
37
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen entrance area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hike on wall by kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (133F - Hot Holding) under steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef for approximately 2 hours prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink, coached employee.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
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 more than 10 employees working at the time of inspection and the only CFM certified is the owner and not present at the time of the inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training provided by national registry expired on 2021. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dishwasher unaware of sanitizer correct ppm, coached employee.
53B-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hike on wall by kitchen entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 90F at cook line, advised chef on correct procedures.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored empanadas not covered inside reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife between 3 compartment sink and wall at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside container at front counter not identified as its common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen entrance area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
14
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical testing kit for dish machine and three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used to remove coffee ground at front coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave in back prep area with soiled door handle. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vent located near cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located near coffee / sandwich prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three chest freezers in back prep area with broken door handles and torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives located between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath white cutting board in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave located next to dish machine with soiled interior. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves next to cook line.
14-33-4
55
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (110F - Hot Holding) located under prep counter, between cookline at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Manager directed employee to reheat black beans to 135F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and raw salmon, stored over a box of green peppers inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); sliced yellow cheese (53F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler, next to cookline at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. As per Manager, due to constant opening of reach in cooler doors, advised to Manager to submerge food containers in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon arrival, observed discarded ice in handwash sink located at kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food/ food preparation area. Observed a "regular paint brush" with metal wrapping, used to clean coffee debris at coffee/espresso machines located behind front counter.
14-14-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located inside reach in cooler at deli station.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employees engaged in preparing various food items at and making coffee beverages with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door lids of chest freezers with rust that has pitted the surface and broken at the hing, not securely affixed to unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located on prep counter, across from cookline at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located next to cookline at kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of hinged containers, napkins and cups stored on floor at upstairs dry storage area.
25-05-4
32
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table at cooking line sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), out for 30 minutes. Cook put food items inside reach in cooler to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Observed raw beef stored on top of a sack of pumpkin inside reach in cooler. Employee moved raw beef to another cooler away from unwashed vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared on site, according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed trough out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at sandwich preparation area em no hair covered.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lids on chest freezers rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cacique Lunch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cacique Lunch on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cacique Lunch?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cacique Lunch.
How does Cacique Lunch compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cacique Lunch most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cacique Lunch's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cacique Lunch have averaged around 16 violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cacique Lunch means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cacique Lunch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cacique Lunch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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