Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, and soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the walk in cooler. **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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in front of the cooking equipment needs to be re-grout. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on Walk in freezer shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the chicken from top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. Poster was provided to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on shelf above prep-area. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can without a handle inside the rice bowl.
14-01-5
52
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer in disrepair. Not food storage in it. Technician working in it. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves with rust in them.
14-17-4
67
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At the triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in the kitchen.
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. Cooked: rice, vegetables and beef held for more than 24/hr without date marked inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a room full enclosure added to the back of restaurant. List of equipments inside the additional room: 2 stoves with 2 burners each, 1 hand washing sink with hot and cold water, 2 reach in freezer, 1 reach in cooler, 1 commercial electric meat bandsaw, wood ceiling, 1 standing oven and 1 wood Shelf. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 gas tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Out wood ceiling throughout the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned pots and pans stored outside under a tent.
24-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 48 seats in the establishment and according to license units 15 seats.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bags with onions stored outside on backyard.
08B-42-4
64
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a cover patio with zinc attached to the back of the building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a cover patio with zinc attached to the back of the building. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: On 6/16/2013 at the time of callback inspection No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a cover patio with zinc attached to the back of the building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Waiting on changes Added a cover patio with zinc attached to the back of the building. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor ground missing inside walk-in cold. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: On 6/16/2013 at the time of callback inspection tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor ground missing inside walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a seating capacity increase at the establishment. As per license 15 units, and restaurant total 45 units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: On 6/16/2013 at the time of callback inspection did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a seating capacity increase at the establishment. As per license 15 units, and restaurant total 45 units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning**Operator in a process with the Fire Department and Water and Sewage. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
82
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a cover patio with zinc attached to the back of the building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a cover patio with zinc attached to the back of the building. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a seating capacity increase at the establishment. As per license 15 units, and restaurant total 45 units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor ground missing inside walk-in cold. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed rice being cooked outside, under a cover patio zinc attached to the back of the building. Observed a stove connected to gas tank under the cover patio. Advised manager he removed the stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Observed a stove connected to gas tank under the cover patio. Advised manager he didn't removed the stove. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers with cooked food items no identify y common name **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: On 5/11/2023 at the time of the callback inspection some labels missing **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine.
How does Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine 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 Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pierre's Caribbean Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants