Caribean Delite
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
52
Score
Caribean Delite appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Caribean Delite trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.Employee discarded the food.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed goat inside the reach in cooler date marked on 12/22/2025, as per operator it was frozen but they did not change the date.
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall at the kitchen area.
36-24-5
52
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage in the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at kitchen area soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights at kitchen area missing light shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven mitts soiled with food debris on shelf by preparation area. Observed metal inserts on shelf next to preparation area soiled with grease debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling at kitchen entrance with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at kitchen area soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by rest room entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights at kitchen area missing light shield.
38-07-4
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw goat thawing in standing water inside the three compartment sink. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
06-01-5
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by the steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the reach in cooler located next to the steam table observed raw chicken over peppers. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by the steam table. **Warning**
14-33-4
64
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution exceeding 100 ppm. Employee added water to lowered sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired October 1, 2022. License paid onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use food container broken. Employee discarded container onsite.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave interior soiled, microwave located by the steam table.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed black RIC/RIF handle missing. RIC/RIF in front of the preparation table in the kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves located in the preparation area with some old grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located next to the steam table.
14-33-4
58
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in reach in cooler located in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribean Delite last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribean Delite on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribean Delite?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Caribean Delite.
How does Caribean Delite compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Caribean Delite most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Caribean Delite's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caribean Delite have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Caribean Delite 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 Caribean Delite inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribean Delite is inspected around three times per year on average.
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