LATIN GRILL
8695 Southwest 124th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33183
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen the kit he prep area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several cutting boards throughout the establishment.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several working containers at kitchen drying rack.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored 200+ppm at front counter, manager instructed staff to prepare new solution, retest at 100ppm.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed st front counter area.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored 200ppm. Staff provided a new solution retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a substance like mold in ice machine bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen at preparation areas. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several working containers not properly air-dried at rack across from three compartment sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing blender vase at handwashing sink at front counter, employee was instructed by manager the proper use of handwashing sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer three compartment sink and not test kit available.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Martha Ligia Barrero expired on 3/30/2021. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed Martha Ligia Barrero expired on 3/30/2021. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obseved storage shelves soiled right across 3 compartment sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork ribs (46F - Cold holding ); cooked beef (45F - cold holding), pork ribs (52F - cold holding) at walk in cooler as per manager prepared for more than 24 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed cooked pork ribs (46F - Cold holding ); cooked beef (45F - cold holding), pork ribs (52F - cold holding) as per manager prepared for more than 24 hours.
- 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 cooked pork ribs and cooked beef not labeled, as per manager prepared for more than 24 hours.
- 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 Martha Ligia Barrero expired on 3/30/2021.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing by ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Ceiling tile missing by ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near mop sink and ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near mop sink and ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed throughout kitchen water bottle, cell phones, women bags. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed throughout kitchen water bottle, cell phones, women bags. **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler walls soiled and exterior of oven. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed walk-in cooler walls soiled and exterior of oven. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) As per employees, less than 4 hours. At front counter. Products were placed in iced water for rapid cooling. At walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); Raw pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling). **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed Raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (43F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (41F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (43F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork ribs (43F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler. At front counter: Observed Cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding) Warning Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed ham and cheese sandwiches not date marked. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water not reaching 85F at the hand washing sink used by employees. Checked for about 5 minutes, 75F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed water not reaching 85F at the hand washing sink used by employees. Checked for about 5 minutes, 75F. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container of raw chicken at walk-in cooler. Manager removed bowl with no handle. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing by ware washing area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near mop sink and ware washing area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 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 throughout kitchen water bottle, cell phones, women bags.
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee wear proper hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at ware washing area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at front counter in not keeping a temperature of 41F or below. Products were moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above top of food inside container of flour at preparation table. Manager placed,scoop,correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in unit. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler walls soiled and exterior of oven.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at hand washing sink at cook line. Manager fixed leak.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
- 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 throughout kitchen.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of prescription at preparation table at front counter. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling) As per manager, more than 6 hours. Manager separated food not to be sold to public.
- 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 pork at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on proper storing procedures based on maximum cooking temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling) As per manager, more than 6 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) As per employees, less than 4 hours. At front counter. Products were placed in iced water for rapid cooling. At walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); Raw pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling). **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris and can opener soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 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 and cheese sandwiches not date marked.
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bicycle oil on rack above preparation sink. Manager removed oil. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water not reaching 85F at the hand washing sink used by employees. Checked for about 5 minutes, 75F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 27 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).