What is Caribe Latin Food's health inspection score?

Caribe Latin Food has a SafeDine safety score of 19 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caribe Latin Food last inspected?

Caribe Latin Food was last inspected on April 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caribe Latin Food have?

Caribe Latin Food has 65 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caribe Latin Food safe to eat at?

Caribe Latin Food has a safety score of 19/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Caribe Latin Food serve?

Caribe Latin Food serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Caribe Latin Food

Name: Caribe Latin Food
Address: 1750 W 68 ST, Hialeah, 33014
Rating: 19

1750 W 68 ST, Hialeah

Last Inspected: 4/3/2026

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American•Hialeah

Ranked #743 of 790 in HialeahBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Apr 3, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-89

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 11/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (19/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Dec 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Oct 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

17 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Routine - Food3 Routine

Apr 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

5 High2 Med9 Basic

16 total4 risk factors

2/100inspection score

−100 pts

High Priority (5)

−70 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved source(2x)Risk Factor−20
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (4)

−10 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−100 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

4 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

92/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−4 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

4 High3 Med13 Basic

20 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−106 pts

High Priority (5)

−60 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (4)

−30 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (5)

−16 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(4x)−8
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−106 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Dec 22

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

2 High3 Med10 Basic

15 total

45/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−69 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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