LUIS GALINDO LATIN AMERICAN
898 SW 57 AVE, WEST MIAMI 331445018
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
17
Total
25
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles to all coolers soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling air vents in men's restroom and throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed in freezer in back kitchen storage clams frozen removed and placed in plastic bin.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed soup pots on floor across from dry kitchen area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 multiple water bottles stored on shelves throughout kitchen area. Observed car keys next to canned food.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine at coffee bar with no lid. Plastic bag used to keep ice covered and safe.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed garlic bucket on floor in dry prep area, operator placed onto shelf. Observed margarine in back kitchen storage on floor; operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall of men's restroom.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer and both reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths stored under cutting board in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed multiple microwaves with soiled interior. Operator began having employees clean interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on wires from outlets in kitchen area. Observed exterior of coolers soiled in kitchen area.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed sugar at coffee bar next to hand sink exposed to splash. Operator moved sugar away from sink to ensure proper protection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths not in solution when not in use. Observed cloth on prep table, dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar near chest freezer with no label. Operator placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen area.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer stored on rack. Operator removed and gave to employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked pork shoulder in reach in inside dry prep area. Observed raw beef over tres leches dessert in reach in freezer in back kitchen storage. Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat sauces. Operator moved sauces above fish. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steaks stored above raw salmon and clams. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of clams 5 lbs with no tag and removed from original package. As per operator, they did not keep box or paperwork. **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed at Sandwich station: ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce cut (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, everything on line has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector had operator place in cooler for rapid chill and provided TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, knives, and knife magnet in prep dry area. Operator cleaned items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in hand sink at warewash area dishes were store inside. Employees removed items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed container of clams 5 lbs with no tag and removed from original package. As per operator, they did not keep box or paperwork. Inspector went over process of keeping tag with clams at all times for 90 days. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 25 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on cook line plates not inverted Observed plates and sandwich baskets not inverted in sandwich prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Plates and baskets in sandwich area not inverted **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: still not covered at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license in entrance. Owner brought proper license to display **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed no license displayed at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of croquettes on floor in kitchen line. Observed container with yuca on floor in prep area Observed container with beef on floor of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed containers of food on floor of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed ice still built up **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 (98/96F - Cooling) on top of prep table. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed cooked pork (61/64- Cooling) in reach in cooler. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (98/96F - Cooling) on top of prep table. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) in outside reach in cooler, held more than four hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed cooked pork (61/64- Cooling) in reach in cooler. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. Observed cooked pork (61/64- Cooling) in reach in cooler. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
- 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 milk (47F - Cold Holding) in outside reach in cooler, held more than four hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding), raw chicken breast (60F cold holding) in outside reach in cooler, held less than four hours. **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves, reach in coolers in prep area soiled. Observed all cutting boards with marks and stains. Observed microwave in kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Reach in coolers still soiled **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
3
Basic
19
Total
30
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines in front counter and bar station soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside container of rice in prep area **Repeat Violation**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on cook line plates not inverted Observed plates and sandwich baskets not inverted in sandwich prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots on floor in storage area. Spoke to manager at time of inspection, pots were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license in entrance. Owner brought proper license to display **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in storage area. Observed dead insect next to griddle in sandwich area. Spoke with operator, associates cleaned up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of croquettes on floor in kitchen line. Observed container with yuca on floor in prep area Observed container with beef on floor of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in storage area. **Warning**
- 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table utensils stored inside water 84F. Spoke to operator, water was discarded. **Warning**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above prep table with meat slicer in prep area. Chef moved machine at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in cafeteria area Observed no handwashing sign in men's restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve items on floor of storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep tables in kitchen. Spoke to operator, and associates stored them in sanitizer buckets. Rechecked, chlorine at 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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 (98/96F - Cooling) on top of prep table. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 flying insects in prep area. Observed approximately 2-3 flying insects in bar area. Observed approximately 3-4 flying insects in dining area. **Warning**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad with a date marked day 06/27/24 **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken salad with a date marked day 06/27/24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (98/96F - Cooling) on top of prep table. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) in outside reach in cooler, held more than four hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) in outside reach in cooler, held more than four hours. **Warning**
- 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 potato meat ball (93F - Hot Holding) at warmer in front counter area. Observed cooked sausage (115F - Hot Holding) on shelf underneath steam table, asked operator and they stated it was there less than two hours because of breakfast. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Clorox next to griddle in sandwich prep area. Spoke with operator, chemical was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves, reach in coolers in prep area soiled. Observed all cutting boards with marks and stains. Observed microwave in kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping towel in hand sick located at cafeteria station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Spoke with manager on duty and they did not have a probe thermometer available. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 30 total violations (8 high priority, 3 intermediate, 19 basic).