LATIN CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
10720 West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of freezer has exposed insulation. Observed cross cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Interior of freezer has exposed insulation. Observed cross cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 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 mahi inside ROP as per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee opened package. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of freezer has exposed insulation. Observed cross cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded steak stored over French fries inside freezer across cook line. Operator properly arranged by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed pudin at beverage station and Marsala sauce (mushroom) inside walk in cooler both dated to be discarded on 2/7. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at sandwich station sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per employee for more than a day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sandwich station sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Employee placed products in another cold unit for rapid cooling. Observed at sandwich station sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per employee for more than a day. Observed at walk in cooler malanga (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); oxtail (45F - Cold Holding); as per employee the door is constantly open for less than 4 hrs. Observed at cook line shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (47F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese empanadas ( 47- Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved to another unit for rapid cooling. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across cook line. Warning
- 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 4+ food employees no CFM present. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside sugar container at dry storage. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on preparation table across fryer.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under ware washing area.
- 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 spoon inside beef picadillo container with handle in contact with product inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the spoon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior side of freezer door has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across fryers. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under triple sink at kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards under washing area soiled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelve over triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelve over triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior reach in freezer door has exposed insulation across cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior reach in freezer door has exposed insulation across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance on preparation table on reach in cooler. Also cutting boards stored under dish machine station. Also observed metal trays with accumulation of grease on shelve over triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance on preparation table on reach in cooler. Also cutting boards stored under dish machine station. Also observed metal trays with accumulation of grease on shelve over triple sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside grits plastic container on smoothie station.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelve over triple sink.
- 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 spatula inside bread pudding container with handle in contact without product inside beverage cooler. Manager removed the spatula. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior reach in freezer door has exposed insulation across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer across cook line.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored with food-contact surface up on shelve over preparation reach in cooler across cook line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in freezer across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed one towel on cutting machine, another on sandwich and coffee preparation table.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/1/2023. Manager paid license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed French toast egg mix stored over ready to fry empanadas. Manager replaced egg mix under empanadas at cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on cutting board on preparation reach in cooler across cook line. Employee placed eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted pork (60F - Cold Holding); beef patties (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee she placed the items inside reach in cooler approximately 30 minutes ago. Also raw beef steak (60F - Cold Holding) on preparation reach in cooler. As per employee placed product in cooler approximately 30 minutes ago. Employee placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at service window. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Manager turned up the heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to water heater.
- 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. Discussed and provided vía email to kanager.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance on preparation table on reach in cooler. Also cutting boards stored under dish machine station. Also observed metal trays with accumulation of grease on shelve over triple sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel stored inside hand sink next to registers station.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed ph test kit available instead of Quaternary test strip. Employee brought correct test kit. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of the reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation located in front of the grill. And the standing reach in freezer in disrepair/ has exposed insulation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed interior of the reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation located in front of the grill. And the standing reach in freezer in disrepair/ has exposed insulation. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, one located in front of stoves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, one located in front of stoves. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of the grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of the grill. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork legs not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed cooked pork legs not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels at preparation tables. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed wet wiping towels at preparation tables. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of the reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation located in front of the grill. And the standing reach in freezer in disrepair/ has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of table next to coffee machine and sugar. Manager stored sanitizer bucket under table away from preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of the grill. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork legs not covered at walk in cooler. Manager covered pork legs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on top of tables by steam table and ware washing areas, no stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at sandwich station,employee replaced soiled towels with clean ones. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of the reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation located in front of the grill. And the standing reach in freezer in disrepair/ has exposed insulation.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, one located in front of stoves.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of the grill.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork legs not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 29-27-4:Basic - The mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment doesn't have water, doesn't have faucets with hot and cold water. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels at preparation tables. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer at 0 ppm at window station.
- 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 hamburgers in the same container with raw pork at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator separated the products. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee manipulated raw eggs and touching French fried with the same gloves. Operator was informed that they need to change gloves and washing hands. Operator washed his hands and changed gloves. 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. The forms were provided (English and Spanish) Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).