LATIN CORNER CAFE
6305 E 8 AVE LOCAL #2, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305.681.0499
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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JUL 24
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal plumbing pipes inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and discarded during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with deep cut marks at preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of white onions being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on top frying station,employee removed washed and stored inside metal container.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Manager closed during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection.
Aug 14, 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); employee added more water to dilute chlorine, 2nd-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed tomato sauce in metal container not date marked inside walk in cooler. As per manager 48 hours, manager date marked during inspection. Coached employee on proper date marking.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used to stored plumbing supplies, manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup being used to dispense oats behind front counter, manager removed and replaced it with handle scoop.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hat during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and replaced with clean one.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with debris at cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights on storage area missing shield.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water being stored inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored on assign area.
Stored food not covered. Observed metal container with sugar in storage area not covered. Manager covered with aluminum foil during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket being stored on the floor next to oven. Employee removed and properly.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken on top of marinaded pork inside walk in cooler, Manager removed and stored it properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef without date marked inside reach in cooler, as per management it was made 36 hours ago. Manager dated product properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with rice next to reach in freezer at kitchen area without lid. Manager provided lid and covered product properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with seasoning not labeled on top preparation table across from fryer. Manager labeled product properly.
Jul 29, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored raw beef inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used at coffee station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign posted at employee bathroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plastic container with raw beef being thaw in dry storage area without running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel not stored in sanitizing solution at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with beans and sugar not labeled. Manager labeled product properly during inspection.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream scoop and cleaning sponges inside hand wash sink at front counter coffee station. Employ removed items from inside hand wash sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used at coffee station.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage area..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at kitchen. Employee inverted SS containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted ins walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at coffee station no labeled. Employee labeled sugar container.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw pork inside reach in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no available measuring devise for high temperature dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage At dining area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw onions and box of oranges stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food containers six inches above the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers on drying racks with old labels.
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.