LATIN AMERICAN HOUSE
9160 NW 122 ST UNIT #1-5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw green plantain, potatoes, stored in a bucket on the floor in the walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored in between cooler and prep table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 96f.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hws located at cook line near the walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers located at cook line soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, small under-counter cooler located across from the oven at cook lune.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink,hws,located at breakfast station.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at cook line.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee moved the garbage close to the preparation table where he was prepping food, then proceeded to prepare food and failed to wash his hands.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding unit a front counter chicken empanadas (108F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 30 minutes. Employee removed food to be rehydrated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-07-5: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.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ceviche not identified on the menu. Operator identified raw ceviche on the menu with an asterisk on site. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in the walk in freezer cooked chicken not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle used as scoop in container with tomato sauce. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in the under-counter cooler at cook line 4 raw tuna fillets not removed from reduced oxygen package to thaw. Manager discarded fish on site. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over a pep cooler at cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at cook line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooker at cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed about 20 whole Turkeys thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employees returned it all to the WIC to properly thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed a large container with whole turkeys stored near the hand sink at cook line exposed to splash. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over gravy. Manager rearranged food in the walk in during the inspection. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook line raw beef stored over cooked pork. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in the under-counter cooler at cook line 4 raw tuna fillets not removed from reduced oxygen package to thaw. Manager discarded fish on site.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cold relief stored on shelf above the hws at kitchen, near food and clean equipments. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager wan unable to answer prob correct thermometer calibration temperature or cold holding hot holding temperature. Coached manager on basic food code temperatures and also instructed manager to review his manager food training. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat grinder soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large garbage can stored in front of the hand wash sink at cook line. Employee removed it on site.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing chlorine not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the walk in cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice lid container.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed creama de malanga stored on the floor in the kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled T the reach in coolers in the kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior in front of cookline soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed Throughout the kitchen and walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw salmon in the walk in cooler.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/28/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers located across from cook line at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed wall soiled through the dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Informed operator on proper method. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Coached employee on proper method. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: At the time of inspection observed put gloves to engage with food, without washing hands. Instructed manager to wash his hands before engaging food and placing gloves on. Violations given a time extension if repeated on the next inspection, it may resolve in an immediate administrative complaint. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Informed staff on proper procedure. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Coached staff on proper method**Time Extended** **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Coached staff on proper method Violations given a time extension if repeated on the next inspection, it may resolve in an immediate administrative complaint **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers located across from cook line at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards in preparation area across from cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed all white cutting boards in preparation area across from cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches at the bar area. Observed 1 dead roach at the seating area below a seating table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed 1 dead roach at bar area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers located across from cook line in disrepair. Observed cooking pot in disrepair stored above dishwashing machine at dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed gasket in all reach in coolers located across from cook line in disrepair. Observed cooking pot in disrepair stored above dishwashing machine at dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed wall soiled through the dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Informed operator on proper method. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Coached employee on proper method. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Informed staff on proper procedure. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Coached staff on proper method**Time Extended** **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (51F - Cooling); turkey ham (47F - Cooling); ham empanadas (47F - Cooling) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across from cook line. As per chef items were placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (59F- Cold holding); ham empanadas (60F - Cold holding) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across from cook line. As per chef items were placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (59F- Cold holding); ham empanadas (60F - Cold holding) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
25
Total
35
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed at dishwashing machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of container located at reach in cooler across from the cook line use to dispense food. Operator removed bowl from container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers located across from cook line at kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards in preparation area across from cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located in the kitchen. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches at the bar area. Observed 1 dead roach at the seating area below a seating table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers located across from cook line in disrepair. Observed cooking pot in disrepair stored above dishwashing machine at dishwasher area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor located right in front of walk in freezer at kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine at front counter. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife behind hand sink located next to walk in cooler. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink next to walk in cooler, and at dishwasher area and bar area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line in the kitchen. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at all reaching coolers located across from cook line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with raw chicken, raw pork, sliced ham, and empanadas stored in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed wall soiled through the dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of seasoning with no label stored below hand sink. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled thought out the kitchen. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Informed operator on proper method. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with beef stored inside reach in cooler across from cook line at kitchen. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Informed staff on proper procedure. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (51F - Cooling); turkey ham (47F - Cooling); ham empanadas (47F - Cooling) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day.
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed ham croquetas (51F - Cooling); turkey ham (47F - Cooling); ham empanadas (47F - Cooling) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers with ham, raw chicken and raw beef stored in walk in cooler with no label. As per operator prepared from previous day.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored right in front of hand sink located next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in hand sink located next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located in the front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 35 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 25 basic).
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Phone: (305) 825-2590
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Opening Hours
Monday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025