Caridad Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 15, 2026 Closed 89 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   8 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • CriticalFacility

     Not enough refrigeration or hot-holding equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.

     Official wording (code 05F)

     Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 06F)

     Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalPests

     Live animals (other than service animals or fish in tanks) were inside.

     Official wording (code 04O)

     Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

     Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFood handling

     Damaged cans weren’t separated from good stock and labeled for return.

     Official wording (code 09A)

     Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

2. May 18, 2026 40 40 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

3. May 18, 2026 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted.

     Official wording (code 20-06)

     Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

4. Jan 12, 2026 B 23 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

     Official wording (code 02H)

     After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

5. Dec 15, 2025 30 30 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   4 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

     Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 06F)

     Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

6. Aug 22, 2024 A 5 points (A range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • PaperworkFood handling

     No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

     Official wording (code 09E)

     Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

7. Jun 14, 2024 50 50 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   6 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

     Official wording (code 02H)

     After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.