LATIN CAFE 2000
875 NW 42 AVE, Miami FL 33126 · 305.642.4700
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies throughout bar area, no contact with food contact surfaces.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021047802 | Aug 13, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the ice machines, located outside next to the cafeteria.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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In-use tongs stored on extinguishers, located at cooking between uses. During the inspection employee removed items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter sandwich stations.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef, cooked pork belly, and cooked pork in walk in cooler, not covered. During the inspection employee covered it.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Discussed with operator and advised them to used the temperature dishwasher.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp ceviche (57F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp ceviche (57F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded item.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 57 F. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of avocados stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed reach in gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
Observed cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, throughout the kitchen areas.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located at cooking line.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with mayonnaise, and ketchup packages stored on the floor, located at front counter.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area, located at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Interior of bin at bar location where beer is kept with rust that has pitted the surface observed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed light switches and paper towel and soap dispensers throughout kitchen area soiled. Observed soiled shelves in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at sandwich station shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. Observed accumulation of dust on wall near coffee bar area.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee clean dishes at three compartment sink and then begin stirring food on stove with no glove change or handwash.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies throughout bar area, no contact with food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in under grill: raw seafood items (shrimp, salmon, tilapia) stored above mixed veggies and lettuce. Chef moved items for proper storage during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp: fries (88F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (76F - Hot Holding); cooked bacon (86F - Hot Holding); Maduros (143F - Hot Holding). As per operator food has been there less than 4 hours. Operator moved to flat top for hot holding, inspector provided TPHC form. Observed onions under grill at 80F ( Hot Holding); as per chef, onions were there for less than one hour. Chef moved to flat top to raise temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on top of dish machine with no label. Manager labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle across cook line soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F. Inspector explained the procedure for having utensils in water and what temperature, operator moved to flat top to raise temperature.
Interior of bin at bar location where beer is kept with rust that has pitted the surface observed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed light switches and paper towel and soap dispensers throughout kitchen area soiled. Observed soiled shelves in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at sandwich station shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. Observed accumulation of dust on wall near coffee bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at coffee bar. Operator labeled during inspection.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Provide were needed.
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 wearing jewelry while preparing food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line from food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean kitchen shelves, throughout.
Stored food not covered. Most cooked foods inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean kitchen walls where needed, from food spills.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed produce
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon slicer soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in disrepair no in use.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles under cans racks
Food stored on floor. Observed liver stored in the walk in freezer floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sandwich station reach in cooler with rust.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar no covered at the outside cafe, observed breaded chicken stored in the walk in freezer no covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around the kitchen area.
oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on top of oven soiled
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Observed cook crack raw eggs then retrieve deli ham out of reachin cooler without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed bacon over ham and cooked pork in walkin cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed hose at splitter above mop sink without a vacuum breaker. Educated Manager on requirements.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed pan of fish in hand wash sink. Operator removed food item to prevent cross contamination.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Manager added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container used to retrieve pooled eggs from refrigerator unit. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 72F water on shelf near walkin cooler door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted shelves in reachin cooler at front sandwich station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in front sandwich reachin cooler. Employee removed.
Stored food not covered.Observed breaded chicken and fish in walkin freezer not covered.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 47 f potatoes 45 f avocado 49 f line cook place bags of ice in the item off temperature.
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.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employee wearing watches while working with food.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers on the cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
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