Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine

414 Sw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 33135

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed napkins and utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container with green plantains stored on the floor.

08B-47-4

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

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

6 major violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink. **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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