LATIN CAFE ON THE BEACH
441 41 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees weraring bracelets. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach freezer used to store potato balls, yuca, Mamey, etc.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counter in the kitchen .
- 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 above raw fish inside reach in cooler . Owner inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 egg with broken shell . Egg was discarded .
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee slicing raw beef , then stirring the lentils without handwashing in between.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets when handling food. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the white rice. Employee corrected it. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located underneath hot display.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go hot cups and lids boxes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut vegetables stored inside uncovered container. Employee covered it. Corrected On-Site
- 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 chicken above pork belly inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in a spray bottle with no label. Owner labeled it as alcohol. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing different bracelets when engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Still some boxes on the floor. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing different bracelets when engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty plates and returning with food to customers without washing her hands in between.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certcertificates are expired : Licet Salazar expired on 2/1/2024 and Israel Salazar on 2/6/2024., both from ServSafe.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Observed approximately 9+ employees handling food.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at the front . Station was restocked. 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 desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking ( as per cook , all desserts are from Monday 2/19). Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when prepping food.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed salad station cooler with broken gaskets .
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar paper package stored on the floor at the front area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside the 3 compartment sink.Employee was advised to wash her hands in the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking. All from Saturday 9/16, as per person in charge. Employee placed the date at the bottom of the desserts. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Phone: (305) 531-1057
Website: https://www.latincafeonthebeach.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,656 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025