LATIN CAFÉ 2000
1053 SE 1ST AVE UNIT L-5, Miami FL 33131 · 786 208 6867
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean kitchen slicer throughout form old food debris.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen staff wearing watches during food preparation.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean the following kitchen equipment. 1-kitchen top shelves. 2 kitchen oven throughout. 3.
Oct 31, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Most kitchen employees.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Most kitchen employees wearing watches, while working with food.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Sep 26, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front foot preparation lying.
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen food worker.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 67 f pork 60 f Tomatoes 69 f lettuce 62 f Sandwich make line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front foot preparation lying.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Coffee area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front reach in cooler cooking line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Was Discard.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Beverage station.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sandwich Station.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 of received time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dishwasher area cell phones etc.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Most kitchen staff.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen cooking area and where necessary.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven, microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old build up old grease throughout kitchen top shelves, cooking area. Clean all reach in cooler gasket throughout kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line kitchen area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Most cook food inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at room temperature at 50 degrees Person in charge Discard the milk.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed front cooking line RIC door gasket damage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most RIC door gasket soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked food inside walk in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sandwich maker Sandwich line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen top shelves. Observed mold like Substance on kitchen walk-in cooler door gasket.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked food not covered in walk in cooler.
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.