Caribbean Kitchen 305
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Caribbean Kitchen 305 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Miami Gardens restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler by the prep sink, 760: raw shelled eggs stored above mayonnaise. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: cooked white rice (122-126F - Hot Holding). As per operator, prepared 1 hour before the inspection. Cook line: cooked white rice (194F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
61
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed no handwashing sign in the kitchen and front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable shelves in the back with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed vegetable shelves in the back with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed front counter steam table with no handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed front counter steam table with no handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certification with incorrect dates of completion. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed employee certification with incorrect dates of completion **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the back vegetables racks. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the back vegetables racks. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink with pipes leaking onto the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed under 3 compartment sink with pipes leaking onto the floor. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp in sauce (117F - Hot Holding); salt fish in sauce (105F - Hot Holding); egg (98F - Hot Holding); salt fish (127F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (119F - Hot Holding); cornmeal (141F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter steam table for less than 1 hour as per operator. Operator added more water to the steam table. Observed boiled eggs (103F - Hot Holding); cornmeal (103F - Hot Holding) stored in the kitchen steam table for less than 1 hour as per operator. Items were placed to reheat. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed front counter steam table with no handwashing sink.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certification with incorrect dates of completion.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable shelves in the back with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the warewashing area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons in unit 762 stored in a bucket with standing water. Operator placed bucket in steam table to heat up water.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any of the reach in coolers and front counter hot holding box.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of the juice reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Observed bathroom in good conditions, with a sign stating "Out of Order" . Operator removed signed. **Corrected On-Site**
32-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and chicken thawing in standing water, as per operator it is seasoning and thawing at the same time. Advised operator to use a different method.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the back vegetables racks.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink with pipes leaking onto the floor.
29-11-4
39
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (58F - Cold Holding) stored at the service window for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Items were placed under ice. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food with the restaurant food in the reach in cooler. Operator removed.
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
67
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee helping washing dishes and grabbing items off the floor and start engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Operator
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
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 boiled eggs (127F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table in the kitchen for less than 60 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated boiled eggs (173F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
32-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed juices made on-site in the reach in cooler with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on the top shelves in the kitchen not protected. Operator inverted properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and hood soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing in the 2 compartment sink in standing water, operator turned water on to flow.
06-01-5
30
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling), goat (52F - Cooling); cow foot (54F - Cooling); cornmeal (49F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed cooked pork (52F-61F - Cooling), turkey (60F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling), goat (52F - Cooling); cow foot (54F - Cooling); cornmeal (49F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed cooked pork (52F-61F - Cooling), turkey (60F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed hood filters with heavy grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed hood filters with heavy grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed hood filters with heavy grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 flies on the ceiling by the back storage area on top of the mop sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of the hot water heater located in the back storage area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings by the reach in freezer in the back storage room. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and bean mix (58F - Cooling), macaroni and cheese (62F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); goat (46F - 52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox wipes stored on top of prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink with hot water of 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink with hot water at 72F, ran water for about 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in both handwashing sinks in the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the back storage area and 1 dead roach under the three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire establishment. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed hood filters with heavy grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with heavy soil. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink and back storage area soiled. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Observed all reach in cooler with shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
19
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with snapper filet, and conch in the chest freezer. Employee removed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a three compartment sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
32-11-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to multiple food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. Located in kitchen area.
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the kitchen floor. Employee removed cooking oil.
08B-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal water bottles are not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of rice within a closed container.
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Kitchen 305 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Kitchen 305 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Kitchen 305?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Kitchen 305.
How does Caribbean Kitchen 305 compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Caribbean Kitchen 305 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Caribbean Kitchen 305's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Kitchen 305 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caribbean Kitchen 305 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 Kitchen 305 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Kitchen 305 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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