GRINGA LATINA
7802 NW 103 ST BAY 118, Hialeah Gardens FL 33016 · 786-630-8057
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2025
JAN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (112F - Hot Holding)in steam table for less than 4 hours ar per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F or above.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube in hand sink located at the front line. Operator cleaned it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. At the front line. Operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and croutons container with no label. Operator labeled it.
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large bowl stored in the hand wash sink located at kitchen.
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line raw chicken stored over unwashed produce.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large bowl stored in the hand wash sink located at kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager trading.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No chemical test kit available during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee working without food handling training, as per employee she has been working for about 3 months.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought sanitizer on site.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean bowls containers stored next to the hand wash sink located at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter ice scoop utensil stored in standing water at 72F.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use spoons not stored inverted. Operator corrected it on site.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single use to go containers stored next to the hand wash sink located at front counter.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all hand wash sinks including the bathrooms.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all hand wash sinks including the bathrooms.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing in both ladies and gentlemen bathroom.
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.