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LATIN FUEGO

18901 SW 106 AVE SUITE 129, Cutler Bay FL 33157 · 786 246-8304

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335219
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (62 F - Cold Holding)in preparation table. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed rice inside the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the cereal at the front counter. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed beans at 135°F ( hot holding) stored on top of the pizza oven. As per operator food was cooked at private home. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/01A-03-4
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored under the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
High priority/41-05-4
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed beans at 135°F ( hot holding) stored on top of the pizza oven. As per operator food was cooked at private home. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/01B-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (109 F hold holding) at the front counter. Operator increased the temperature at the hot box.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the coffee station. Operator discarded it.
Intermediate/14-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the cereal at the front counter. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop inside of the front counter hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in cooler with ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back area walls soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl in hand washing sink next to triple sink at ware washing area. Employee removed bowl.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
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 lowboy reach in cooler at kitchen area at 51F. Operator removed all TCS food from unit and stored at reaching in cooler by pizza oven.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board at kitchen area. Employee removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at three compartment sink soiled with debris. Observed wall next pizza oven soiled with debris.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken at reach in cooler over ready to eat food. Operator placed on bottom shelf of cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat food at reach in cooler under cook line at kitchen area. Operator placed eggs in the proper location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile at preparation area soiled with debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer at front counter with ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the three compartment sink pipe leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under the preparation table in the cook line.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the preparation area.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located in the back of the kitchen next to the three compartment sink.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Basic/21-02-4/Warning

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.