Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average North Miami facility scores 80, putting Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
70
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: On 12/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Expired since 10/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: On 12/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Burnt light bulbs in kitchen preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: On 12/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Burnt light bulbs in kitchen preparation area. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
38-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: On 12/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection food debris inside the oven. **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4
70
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker under handwashing sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Poster not posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form not signed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water and food debris inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle loose. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Restroom wall in disrepair. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Burnt light bulbs in kitchen preparation area. **Warning**
38-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
26
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: On 09/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: On 12/03/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No chlorine test kit. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: On 09/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: On 12/03/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: On 09/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: On 09/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: On 09/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice pork, turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: On 09/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice pork, turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease inside oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: On 09/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease inside oven. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches between reach in cooler and preparation table in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice pork, turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning* Employees names: Liliane Charles, Irlande JeanLouis. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease inside oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under preparation table inside kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-73-4
45
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen restroom.
31B-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water under hand washing sink inside restroom.
29-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
52
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 50°F inside reach in cooler by cooking line. As per owner for less than 1/hr. He removed it, and put it inside a reach in cooler 39°F ambient temperature in dry storage room. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Turkey and pork not separated from each others according to minimum cooking temperature. **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food preparation line soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor inside kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside all 3 reach in coolers inside the restaurant. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dry storage room **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled towel on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers with meat not identified by common names inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler ambient temperature 50°F **Warning**
14-11-5
26
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and oxtail held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: On 2/20/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and oxtail held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: On 2/20/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: On 2/20/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 56°F, oxtail 61°F, pork58°F held for more than 10/hrs inside reach in cooler. See the Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 56°F, oxtail 61°F, pork58°F held for more than 10/hrs inside reach in cooler. See the Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and oxtail held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags with onions on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
39
Sep 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed all food items not separated from each other based upon minimum cooking temperature pl
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to operator
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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, goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris under cooking equipments and under shelves inside dry storage room
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant.
How does Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Breeze Grill & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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