CASA LATIN CAFE RESTAURANT LLC
8169 SW 40TH ST, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a container with three pounds of beef picadillo with mold like substance located at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product was made yesterday evening. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product was made yesterday evening. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two bottles of cleaning powder stored next to bin of beans at prep station. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing chlorine with no label near chemical storage area. Operator labeled.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wiping cloth under cutting board at the prep station. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution stored next to coffee prep station. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near front counter. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade used to brush coffee grounds near coffee prep station.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed aluminum pan containing raw chicken on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters soiled at the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar near coffee prep are not labeled.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall below flattop cooler at cook line soiled with grease debris.
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 58 TAMALES (49F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours located in walk in cooler.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a container with three pounds of beef picadillo with mold like substance located at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two whole fish thawed in ROP packaging at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 58 TAMALES (49F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours located in walk in cooler. Operator discarded product.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two whole fish thawed in ROP packaging at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product. Coached operator on proper method.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath grill soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall below flattop cooler at cook line soiled with grease debris.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (66F - Cold Holding) at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Manger placed product inside preparation cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line. Manger replenished paper towels.
Observed ambient thermometer inside hot box does not reach 135F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bags of cooked shrimp at reach in cooler at front counter not date marked. As per manager, product was prepared 2 days prior.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath grill soiled with food debris.
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled underneath preparation table across from cook line.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed front counter employee begin preparing milk shake, no hand wash.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside hand sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Manager replenished paper towels.
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. Observed food employee Marielsis employed less than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Printed and provided employee health reporting g agreement and new employee reviewed and signed.
Observed cold water valve missing at hand sink at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Slicer grinder
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Person in charge rearranged items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per person in charge, for less than 30 minutes. Person in charge increased unit temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket and blender lid stored inside hand sink at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of rice with beans and Boniato not date marked at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, items were prepared 2 days prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal brown stored inside container of flour and sugar. Person in charge removed items.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed wiling tiles bulging near walk in cooler.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas wrapped inside cloth at reach in cooler at cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.