LATIN HOUSE EXPRESS

13990 West Dixie Highway
Florida, 33161
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Manager cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Form was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soi.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle at mop sink.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall grease by hood system.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stored in it. Manager removed it. 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. Form was provided to operator. Employee signed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658610

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: On 6/28/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490464

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair
  • 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. Poster was provided to operator.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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. Form was provided to.
  • 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. Cooked rice and beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490094

  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink faucet is missing a handle, at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: On 11/03/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink faucet is missing a handle, at front counter Warning **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: On 11/03/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Open dumpster lid. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lock by fan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: On 11/03/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lock by fan. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365711

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink faucet is missing a handle, at front counter Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping towels on top of the preparation table. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham inside reach in freezer Warning
  • 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lock by fan. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Cooked: chicken, oxtail, rice and black rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(48 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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