HIALEAH LATIN AMERICA REST
675 E 9 ST, Hialeah FL 33010 · (305)884-6588
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made the payment during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020056434 | Oct 20, 2020 | Feb 16, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw pork inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork shoulder (61F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Stop Sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork shoulder (61F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Stop Sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (126F - Hot Holding); Fried pork belly (117F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator removed to reheat inside oven at the time of inspection.
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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 holes on ceiling at kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed inside container next to stove at kitchen area.
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen area and front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed all around kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelet during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed inside metal container on shelf at dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with food stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Observed in the back of the property.
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching bare body and not washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands during inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing after cleaning on triple sink at kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made the payment during the inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pork (47F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (47F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Belly (120F - Hot Holding) on steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated Fried Pork Belly (178F - Reheating) during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed not original certificates provided for all employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at dine in area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container at front counter. Also observed container with not handle inside wheat container at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen area and front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed all around kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal drink stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelet during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed inside metal container on shelf at dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with food stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed in the back of the property.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed washed oranges stored inside dirty cardboard at front counter. Operator removed it from cardboard, washed it and stored properly during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed several food stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of steam table at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no label at front counter.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen cook.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Soap bottle inside employees handwashing sink, kitchen area.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Top surfaces.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen shelves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones and purses in food preparation area, Workstation.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of Produce on dry storage floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods inside walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler out of service, located at front counter. As per operator reach in cooler parts have been ordered.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. During the inspection employee removed towels.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty kitchen shelves throughout.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork belly at room temperature under heat lamp temperature st 129 f Manager Reheat the pork to over 165 f
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Most cooked food inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 28, 2023□ 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth or cleanable throughout the whole kitchen.
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 moro (51F - Cooling) stored in the walk-in cooler, as per operator overnight.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs in a blender, and then grabbing diced ham. Showed employee how to properly wash hands correctly.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbing dirty dishes from a table and placed inside 3 compartment sink, then grabbed a clean plate of fries for a customer with no hand washing. Asked employee to wash their hands, and educated how to properly wash hands in between orders.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed moro (51F - Cooling) stored in the walk-in cooler, as per operator overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil blend (55F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the front counter, operator placed back inside the reach in cooler. Observed raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (52F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored on top of prep table by the flat top, as per operator placed out 1hour before inspection. Operator placed items inside reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no procedures printed or posted in the establishment for employees to see.
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 some employees with no form signed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth or cleanable throughout the whole kitchen.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep table. Operator placed in the bottom counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones stored on top of prep table at the front counter. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the floor.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under prep table. Asked operator to redo the solution.
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.