Smoove Caribbeans

14821 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami, FL 33181

African

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Smoove Caribbeans three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Smoove Caribbeans scores about where you'd expect for a North Miami restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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**

11-27-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoove Caribbeans last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoove Caribbeans on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Smoove Caribbeans compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Smoove Caribbeans most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami average of 80.

Has Smoove Caribbeans' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoove Caribbeans have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoove Caribbeans 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 Smoove Caribbeans inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoove Caribbeans is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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