Caribbean Guys

324 Nw 170 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33169

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Caribbean Guys stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Caribbean Guys' latest score of 90 sits above the North Miami Beach average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door with mesh in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

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 - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products at time of inspection. Operator purchased probe thermometer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

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. Observed license number affixed to MFDV but not least 2 inches high. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at cookline on MFDV.

14-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located on MFDV.

14-33-4

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with water in the reach in cooler. Operator discarded bag. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - A bag of rice not stored at least 6 inches off of the mobile food dispensing vehicle floor.

08B-47-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food deep fryer basket, deep fryers, preparation table, reach in cooler, grill and stove are soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

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 - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler, grill and stove are soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Guys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Guys on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Guys?

Across the inspection record, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Guys.

How does Caribbean Guys compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Caribbean Guys most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Caribbean Guys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Guys have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Guys 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 Guys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Guys is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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