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MESTIZO LATIN CUISINE & COFFEE

Food safety records indicate MESTIZO LATIN CUISINE & COFFEE in KEY BISCAYNE has 6 inspections with a 2.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

600 CRANDON BLVD #130

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883439

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing arepa with no hairnet on.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at entrance of kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink at front counter, entrance of kitchen and at handsink next to cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handsink by entrance of kitchen. Observed sauce container stored inside handsink next to cook line.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24.

Inspection Date: 4/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769211

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cases stored on floor at hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on shelf at cook line not inverted. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cases stored on floor at hallway. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line on top of other containers, as per person in charge for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached operator on correct procedures. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 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. Provided to operator via email. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on existing terrace on plans with seats and no plan review submitted. 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 lentils and chicken soup inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per person in charge for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/3/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded chicken instead reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 lentils and black beans no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Inspection Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556922

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish machine.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of kitchen utensils/supplies on top of cook line hand wash sink. Items removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Outside bathroom.

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366894

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • 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. Operator printed and staff signed during inspection.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(1,856 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Store
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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