NUEVA CASA LATINA RESTAURANT
Food safety records indicate NUEVA CASA LATINA RESTAURANT in OPA-LOCKA has 6 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
19541 NW 57 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464869
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 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 cell phone on top of preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing plastic food container with no sanitation step. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution 100 ppm. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside standing water in three compartment sink. Operator open the cold water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, inside reach in cooler. See stop sale. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager name Rodrigo. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a fan, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For fried eggs. Emailed consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Employees name, Ana, Maria, Enrique, Ania. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884956
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 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 sweet plantain (96F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/18/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Inspection Date: 7/9/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 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 employees purse on preparation area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Inspection Date: 2/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8486454
Inspection Date: 8/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364096
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 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. Emailed form to operator, operator printed up and employees signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 621-9098
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(95 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday:6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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