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CASA LATIN CAFE 2

CASA LATIN CAFE 2 located in HIALEAH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

667 W 25 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13533116

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed establishment washing dishes on the middle compartment at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures at triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed establishment washing dishes on the middle compartment at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures at triple sink. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in coolers and reach freezers soiled at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed gaskets inside reach in coolers and reach freezers soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic container throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed on clean metal and plastic container throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with accumulation of soil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with accumulation of soil. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under prep table at reach in cooler next to steam table. Also observed slicer machine with food debris accumulation at prep table at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Still observed can opener blade soiled under prep table at reach in cooler next to steam table. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915512

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside dry red beans container and dry split peas containers. Operator removed containers at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted next to steam table at kitchen area. Operator inverted plates at the time of inspections. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 whole snapper thawed still inside vacuum package inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed fish from package. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items inside container storing dry pasta and dry Jamaican flower on shelf at kitchen area. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed establishment washing dishes on the middle compartment at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures at triple sink. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on hot holding unit door handle at front counter. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 100° F at prep table at kitchen area. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in coolers and reach freezers soiled at kitchen area. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic container throughout kitchen area. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with accumulation of soil. Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed carrot and orange juice stored inside single use plastic container at reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pooled eggs container not covered inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at kitchen entrance next to reach in cooler. Operator stored properly at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed under coffee machine at front counter. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar metal container at front counter not identified. Observed employee identified sugar container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried his hands on soiled towel. Coached employee on proper procedures. Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed one employee not following proper procedures on washing hands. Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line handling raw chicken and after grabbing a piece of bread without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures. Employee discarded piece of bread at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed dry food seasoning stored inside soiled container. Also observed washed oranges stored on the same cardboard container. Warning
  • 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed dry sweet merengues with no invoice provided to verify source displayed at front counter next to hot holding unit. Operator discarded it at the time of inspection. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live weevils like in bread crumbs, flour and dry beans containers next to cook line at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in reach in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and pooled eggs stored above raw beef inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 50 live weevils like on each bread crumbs, flour and dry beans containers next to cook line at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed dry sweet merengues with no invoice provided to verify source displayed at front counter next to hot holding unit. Operator discarded it at the time of inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Observed Sliced Ham (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator prepared for less than 4 hours. Observed Raw Chicken Breast (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Ham (45F - Cold Holding) at mini reach in cooler next to stove. As per operator less than 2 hours. Warning
  • 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 Ham and Cheese Empanadas (126F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Employee increased temperature of hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in triple sink. Coached employee on proper procedures. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under prep table at reach in cooler next to steam table. Also observed slicer machine with food debris accumulation at prep table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in front of handwash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at front counter. Operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham croquettes dough container not date marked. As per operator prepared for more than 24 hours. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not identified under triple sink Warning

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 87 F. During the inspection employee removed items and discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over tomatoes stored inside standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork steaks over cooked corn tortillas stored inside 3 doors standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located cooking line.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored above prep table at front counter. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Operator removed item and placed it correctly . Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Operator placed a new paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575232

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-27-4: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. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374272

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in the middle compartment. Educated the operator the correct way to wash, rinse and sanitize. Operator fixed the 3 compartment correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the kitchen soiled, and non working containers soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Over the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish stored on the prep table in room temperature. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of the kitchen.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled in the whole kitchen.
  • 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 tamale (93F - Hot Holding); yuca (123F - Hot Holding) on the steam table. Operator reheated items.
  • 11-27-4: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. Printed form for operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form for operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marcelo with an expired employee training.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(23 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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