Cariflex Sports Diner
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Cariflex Sports Diner nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. 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 eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, raw chicken wings and raw fish stored over containers of cooked oxtails and cooked curry chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
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. Observed for cooked oxtails and cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator was made 2 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: At time of callback inspection still observed items not dated. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink in kitchen. Blocked by storage cart. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at lobby area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all cooling units . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, raw chicken wings and raw fish stored over containers of cooked oxtails and cooked curry chicken. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink in kitchen. Blocked by storage cart. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for cooked oxtails and cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator was made 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for employee Darlington Chin expired 6/28/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all cooling units . **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at three compartment sink oxtails thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in bucket at mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at lobby area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
45
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked curried goat located in the reach in cooler opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated fish stored above cooked curry goat located in the reach in cooler opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the reach in cooler opposite cookline.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,unit at the front counter.
23-03-4
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed raw chicken above raw beef located in the reach in freezer,office. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for unit opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cariflex Sports Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cariflex Sports Diner on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cariflex Sports Diner?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cariflex Sports Diner.
How does Cariflex Sports Diner compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cariflex Sports Diner most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cariflex Sports Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cariflex Sports Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cariflex Sports Diner 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 Cariflex Sports Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cariflex Sports Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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