LATIN CUBAN CAFETERIA
3323 W 80 STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots not inverted, stored on to of reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator stated to inverted pots during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven a cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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 stored over raw steak in reach in cooler along the wall at preparation area.
- 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. In an upright reach in freezer observed raw steak stored over ice cream, in the unit located at prep area. Operator rearranged food on site. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator added ice all the way to the rim to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler at cook line has door gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in used knife stored in between prep cooler and prep table at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located above prep cooler at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located at prep area shelves have some food debris accumulation.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cheese, stored in containers not covered. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipeline on hand wash sink leaking water.
- 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 cold holding unit at storage area on the hallway raw chicken stored over raw pork.
- 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. In the upright reach in freezer across from the prep tables observed raw beef stored over ice cream, not all commercially packaged. Manager rearranged freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table at cook line observed in ice bath raw eggs (61F - Cold Holding), as per cook stored in ice less than 2 hours ago. Cook removed alf of amount of eggs and added more ice to maintain proper cold holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Cook was unable to answer cold holding temperature stipulated by the food code.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat grinder interior soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a bowl in the hand wash sink located at cook line. Spoke to manager and explained the proper use and purpose of the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks at preparation table across from cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in coolers across from cook line in disrepair.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knifes stored behind the 3 Compartment sink. Chef removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezers at establishment.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves rusted located by the office.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed red sauce, chicken, black beans and ham not covered at reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink. Chef had employee covered them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth stored at preparation table across from cook line. Chef placed them in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer. Chef removed them from bag. Corrected On-Site
- 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 sausages over shrimp at reach in freezer. Chef relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 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 croquetas (110F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (115F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per chef for less than 2 hours, advise chef to reheat ham croquetas and beef empanadas to 135 and he did. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the cook line, observed microwave interior soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the cook line in front of the oven.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located in the storage area observed, sliced ham, cheese not covered, employee covered food items on site. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located in the storage area observed raw beef stored over cooked pork, manager placed raw beef on the bottom. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Phone: (305) 817-1999
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Opening Hours
Monday:5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025