LATIN CAFE 2000
1192 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.820.1919
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects at mop sink at kitchen area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 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 shredded beef (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken (44F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed pineapple and chick peas rusted cans on rack, operator discarded.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects at mop sink at kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken stored above raw breaded steak on cart at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); at walk in cooler, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded. Observed shredded beef (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken (44F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); at walk in cooler, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded. Also observed sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris slicer. Also observed dirty knife holder.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cereal container at front counter. Also observed on sugar container next to coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling tiles and vents at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted next to coffee machine at front counter.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under can rack at kitchen area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on food container at kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers at kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on reach in cooler at sandwich assembly area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm); at kitchen area. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cereal container not identified with common name at front counter.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can fruit cocktail.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored over chicken empanadas, inside walk in cooler. Operator placed hamburger patties in a bottom shelf under empanadas.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line pork sausage links (99F - Hot Holding), operator discarded sausage links.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station non food grade brush used.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty tiles vents.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at juice station.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro and peppers stored inside thank you bags. Operator replaced bags with food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above chimichurri sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed inside bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm), operator prepared new solution, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted. Operator inverted plates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed umbrella stored next to pumpkins on shelve Operator removed umbrella.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on kitchen floor. Operator stored cooking oil 6 inches above the floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Racket bug zapper on shelve at sandwich preparation area. Manager discarded zapper.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soil.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet no working at hand sink at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled with name at kitchen by walk in cooler.
Feb 4, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steamer at cook line grits (120F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (120F - Hot Holding), according to to manager prepared 1 hour ago, Employee put food items on top of stove to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups no handles inside flour containers, manager discarded cups.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen floor by walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives on water at 80F next to guarapo sugar cane machine at front counter, manager removed knives and water container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers front counter.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of evaporated milk cans. Manager stored sanitizer bucket properly.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at ice cream station and cook line hand wash sinks faucets leaking.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen under grill cooler, cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded pooled eggs and cut ham.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) Manager diluted sanitizer solution with water, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and front counter areas.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop stored in standing water. Front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at kitchen and sugar containers at front counter areas no labeled.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection 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 touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touched nose and engaged in food preparation with out washing hands and changing gloves. Chef coached cook in proper glove use and hand washing.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station paint brush in use.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handles inside flour. Manager discarded container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and storage areas soiled and stained ceiling tiles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at kitchen. Employee inverted bowls and plates.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watches on kitchen personnel. Employees removed jewelry.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt no labeled at kitchen. Employee labeled salt container with common name.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of guava marmalade dented. One can of cranberry sauce rusted. Manager discarded dented and rusted food can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand sink at kitchen. Manager placed paper towels on dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle used to scoop flour. Manager discarded cup.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted at kitchen prep table. Employee inverted plates.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area and front counter by soda machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching dry beans inside container. Manger stored scoop properly
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under soda machine at front counter pipe leaking.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen and front counter towels not in sanitizer solution.
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