EL KIOSKO LATIN CAFE
13290 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY, North Miami FL 33161 · 3054171513
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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MAR 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019022754 | Apr 25, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken soup and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date inside reach in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing wain kitchen area.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. hood filters soil.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken soup and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date inside reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle inside the rice bucket,
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing wain kitchen area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. hood filters soil.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside oven inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water between broken tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
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. Pork, beef, and chicken not separated from each another according with minimum cooking temperature.
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. No proof that employee are informed of the employee health agreement. Form was provided to operator.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water between broken tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler ice build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall by preparation table.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for than 25/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, ground beef held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in coolers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle used as a scoop inside the rice. Manager removed it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing floor tiles in kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers with cooking oil on the floor at dry storage. Manager put them on the shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service container (cup) inside rice container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking line employee.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on hood.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler by triple sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves by cooking line.b
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.