LUIS GALINDO LATIN AMERICAN 2
10700 SW 24 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to scoop rice near steam table with no handle.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave located across the cook line with soiled door handle.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located behind steam table with broken door handle.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside all in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine near coffee prep area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towel underneath white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with rusted shelves.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near walk in cooler. Operator restocked.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near walk in cooler. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning agent with no label in take out area. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle to scoop rice.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At new storage room.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken for reach in cooler at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 new room located to the right side of the building used as storage. According to the manager the expansion took place recently. Operator is in process of sending plans to plan review department. Observed a room with a restroom and hand sink inside used as storage for dry merchandise.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
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 vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At the time of the inspection reach in freezer has been discarded. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
29
Total
39
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. Observed interior of ice machine at cafeteria area slimy.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside congris at steam table in kitchen.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dinning area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at prep area across from dishwasher.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station.
- 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 employee personal food stored at reach in cooler across from cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of empanadas not stored 6 inches off of the floor at walk-in in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer and at reach in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at preparation area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers in the establishment.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed throughout the establishment.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at coffee station.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed gloves and put new gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper procedure.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched apron and proceed to engage with food without washing hands. Instructed chef on proper procedure.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink by walk in cooler. 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 cook potatoes, cooked soup, cooked yuca, cooked rice with no date marked at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.
- 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 all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 revealed 39 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 29 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard underneath microwave at sandwich area. Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and counter at front preparation area. Manager removed knives and took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 50F at flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of chicken soup stored on floor at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed sticky tape stored over bread preparation area at server's station and bug zapper installed over bread storage area at front counter. Manager removed bread. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at cook line. Coached employee on thawing procedures. Employee took item to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at cook line. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); diced ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, items were placed inside reach in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Employees placed bags of ice on products to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site 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 containers of flan, dulce de leche and rice pudding not date marked at reach in cooler near front counter. As per employee, items were prepared on previous days. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).