Caribbean Food Truck

12302 Nw 7 Ave, North Miami, FL 33168
African
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Caribbean Food Truck, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 13 violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in North Miami average 80, so Caribbean Food Truck is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with Big 6 handout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge Oscar Munquia, lacking proof of manager certification . **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on premises. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator during inspection. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and water not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Provided operator with Big 6 handout. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler across handwashing sink soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipment and preparation table. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of reach in freezer soiled with brown substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind oven. **Warning**
36-27-5
33
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris, manager cleaned properly during inspection. Coached operator on handwashing sink only to be use for handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of water of water bottles on the floor across from reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris , next to service window.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers of inverted next to service window, manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth towels on top preparation table next to service window, manager removed washed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
47
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink , employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed one employee Madeleine working over 60 days without food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottles of water stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
41
Dec 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available .
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Food Truck on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Food Truck.

How does Caribbean Food Truck compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Caribbean Food Truck most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Caribbean Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Food Truck have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Food Truck means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Caribbean Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.