Lo Mejor Del Caribe
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lo Mejor Del Caribe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men bathroom, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Eddie Lopez lacking manager certification. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yelissia Gonzalez, Dianelys Anton working over 60days lacking food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser at men bathroom not working properly, paper towel stuck on dispenser. Employee removed and provided paper towels inside dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of vegetables being stored on the floor at dining area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. Person in charge provided hat to employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted on top preparation table at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
55
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink inside men bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly next to handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager removed from wall and discarded during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink in top of flat grill. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager provided drain plug during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside metal container at cookline. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup inside salt container being used to dispense salt. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag being used to stored cheese at reach in cooler at behind front counter.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's handwashing sink. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tile stained with water marks at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on the ground case of plastic bottle waters behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket next to front counter reach in cooler .
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar labeled next to coffee station. Employee labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired 10/01/2023
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dam inside women bathroom ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board at kitchen deep cut marks .
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no wearing hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on light covers above preparation area at kitchen.
38-12-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on front counter area above preparation and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (131F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee reheated during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in white freezer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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.Provided form during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Also flan containers made 2 days ago. Employee date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the entrance of the kitchen, also by the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white refrigerator in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lo Mejor Del Caribe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lo Mejor Del Caribe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lo Mejor Del Caribe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lo Mejor Del Caribe.
How does Lo Mejor Del Caribe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Lo Mejor Del Caribe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Lo Mejor Del Caribe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lo Mejor Del Caribe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lo Mejor Del Caribe 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 Lo Mejor Del Caribe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lo Mejor Del Caribe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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