LA LATINA 2 LLC
3509 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · (786) 554-5536
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016040585 | Jul 19, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded hanging on bottled beer and wine rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on cook line.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in storage room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed against wall and triple sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in kitchen area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded hanging on bottled beer and wine rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current License not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in light shield above reach in coolers and freezer in storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in storage room.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor under mop sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed against wall and triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above triple sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operation with license expired since 10/1/25.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cachapas (48F - Cold Holding); soft white cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach n cooler for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken, shredded beef inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for approximately 3 days.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee water cup without lid on prep table. Operator removed the cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone and headphones on prep table. Operator removed the items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making arepas without hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves at dry storage.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed multiple spatulas in between the wall and 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the flip top reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded chicken and shredded beef thawing in room temperature. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag with avocados stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the bag.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed for arepas next to cook line.
May 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over cooked chicken and various cooked food in tall reach-in cooler.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked steak and various cooked items in tall reach-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of snack rolls on top of Handwash sink making the sink inaccessible. Employee moved item back to cooler.
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. Certificates on hand are all expired 7/2023 and 2 other employees working longer than 60 days have no certificates at all.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs on oven door handles.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked vacuum sealed meats and eggs in reach in cooler in dining area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink on cooks line and employee bathroom in next door storage area. No soap at employee bathroom in storage area and on cooks line.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 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. Both employees working in kitchen stepped outside and came back in no hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over container of tomatoes and raw bacon over limes in small reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw shell eggs over containers of sauces in reach in cooler in side storage room.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of snack rolls on top of Handwash sink making the sink inaccessible. Employee moved item back to cooler.
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. Certificates on hand are all expired 7/2023 and 2 other employees working longer than 60 days have no certificates at all.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Fish mix made/dated 1/10 in cooler, employee stated it was pull thawed in cooler 1 day ago, employee dated 1/28 to start time tracking.
Ceiling tile missing. 3 tiles missing in storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs on oven door handles.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked vacuum sealed meats and eggs in reach in cooler in dining area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink on cooks line and employee bathroom in next door storage area. No soap at employee bathroom in storage area and on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior stand up reach in freezer in storage room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Juice bottles on floor in storage room.
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.