LATIN CUBAN CAFETERIA
3323 W 80 STREET, Miami Lakes FL 33018 · 305-817-1999
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017042841 | Aug 29, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $800 |
| 1--2015040495 | Sep 8, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lisney,Lazaro,Yusimy,Idalia, Amarilis.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons and Salt container, operator properly labeled it.
Feb 25, 2026□ 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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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shell eggs located reach in cooler near office. Operator reorganized products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (72F - Cold Holding) located at cooked line area as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal sponge inside hand wash sink located kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, rice pudding not date marked located near enter door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located front counter area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed French fries and hash browns located under prep table cook line area. Operator stored inside reach in freezer.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink QT sanitizer 0ppm. Operator refilled the water with QT sanitizer at 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored in ice pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than1 hours. Operator added ice to the rim of the holding tray to rapidly cool eggs and maintain proper cold holding temperature.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No QT test strip available during the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin locate at front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed trays stored above the prep table at preparation area not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed spoons stored on the oven.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef in the reach in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in reach in cooler along the wall at preparation area.
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. In an upright reach in freezer observed raw steak stored over ice cream, in the unit located at prep area. Operator rearranged food on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator added ice all the way to the rim to rapidly cool.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots not inverted, stored on to of reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator stated to inverted pots during the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven a cook line soiled.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the cold holding unit at storage area on the hallway raw chicken stored over raw pork.
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. In the upright reach in freezer across from the prep tables observed raw beef stored over ice cream, not all commercially packaged. Manager rearranged freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table at cook line observed in ice bath raw eggs (61F - Cold Holding), as per cook stored in ice less than 2 hours ago. Cook removed alf of amount of eggs and added more ice to maintain proper cold holding temperature.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Cook was unable to answer cold holding temperature stipulated by the food code.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat grinder interior soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a bowl in the hand wash sink located at cook line. Spoke to manager and explained the proper use and purpose of the hand wash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler at cook line has door gasket torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in used knife stored in between prep cooler and prep table at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located above prep cooler at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located at prep area shelves have some food debris accumulation.
Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cheese, stored in containers not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipeline on hand wash sink leaking water.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer. Chef removed them from bag.
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 sausages over shrimp at reach in freezer. Chef relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (110F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (115F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per chef for less than 2 hours, advise chef to reheat ham croquetas and beef empanadas to 135 and he did.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks at preparation table across from cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in coolers across from cook line in disrepair.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knifes stored behind the 3 Compartment sink. Chef removed them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezers at establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves rusted located by the office.
Stored food not covered. Observed red sauce, chicken, black beans and ham not covered at reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink. Chef had employee covered them.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth stored at preparation table across from cook line. Chef placed them in sanitizer bucket.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located in the storage area observed raw beef stored over cooked pork, manager placed raw beef on the bottom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the cook line, observed microwave interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the cook line in front of the oven.
Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located in the storage area observed, sliced ham, cheese not covered, employee covered food items on site.
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