Carlos Flores
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
61
Score
Carlos Flores has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-allowed time/temperature control for safety food prepared on a theme park food cart. Observed cooked onions (136F - Hot Holding). Discussed with operator the allowed foods. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-68-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Still observed decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-03-4
78
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nancy Campos.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carlos Flores last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carlos Flores on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Carlos Flores compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Carlos Flores most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Carlos Flores' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carlos Flores have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carlos Flores 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 Carlos Flores inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carlos Flores is inspected around two times per year on average.
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