LATIN GRILL
11401 NW 12 ST #102, Miami FL 33172
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling) As per manager, more than 6 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015053879 | Nov 20, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over BBQ Sauce at walk in cooler, staff relocated the sauce.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over prep area/ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit next to three compartments sink.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature next to 3 compartment sink, still frozen. Coached staff on proper thawing procedures.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles with sauces at front line small reach in unit with no labels.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside raw chicken container inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen prep areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed pack several auxiliary cutting boards with mark not longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven door.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test strip available.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation table area.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 chlorine sanitizer bucket stored 200ppm. Staff provided a new solution retested at 100ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen the kit he prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several cutting boards throughout the establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several working containers at kitchen drying rack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored 200+ppm at front counter, manager instructed staff to prepare new solution, retest at 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed st front counter area.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing blender vase at handwashing sink at front counter, employee was instructed by manager the proper use of handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer three compartment sink and not test kit available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a substance like mold in ice machine bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen at preparation areas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several working containers not properly air-dried at rack across from three compartment sink.
May 9, 2024□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed Martha Ligia Barrero expired on 3/30/2021.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork ribs (46F - Cold holding ); cooked beef (45F - cold holding), pork ribs (52F - cold holding) at walk in cooler as per manager prepared for more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed cooked pork ribs (46F - Cold holding ); cooked beef (45F - cold holding), pork ribs (52F - cold holding) as per manager prepared for more than 24 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork ribs and cooked beef not labeled, as per manager prepared for more than 24 hours.
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. Observed Martha Ligia Barrero expired on 3/30/2021.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obseved storage shelves soiled right across 3 compartment sink.
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) As per employees, less than 4 hours. At front counter. Products were placed in iced water for rapid cooling. At walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); Raw pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling).
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches not date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water not reaching 85F at the hand washing sink used by employees. Checked for about 5 minutes, 75F.
Ceiling tile missing by ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near mop sink and ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed throughout kitchen water bottle, cell phones, women bags.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler walls soiled and exterior of oven.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of prescription at preparation table at front counter. Employee removed it.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling) As per manager, more than 6 hours. Manager separated food not to be sold to public.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on proper storing procedures based on maximum cooking temperature.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling) As per manager, more than 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) As per employees, less than 4 hours. At front counter. Products were placed in iced water for rapid cooling. At walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); Raw pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork ribs (47F - Cooling).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris and can opener soiled with mold-like substance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches not date marked.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bicycle oil on rack above preparation sink. Manager removed oil.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water not reaching 85F at the hand washing sink used by employees. Checked for about 5 minutes, 75F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container of raw chicken at walk-in cooler. Manager removed bowl with no handle.
Ceiling tile missing by ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near mop sink and ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed throughout kitchen water bottle, cell phones, women bags.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee wear proper hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at front counter in not keeping a temperature of 41F or below. Products were moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
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 not stored above top of food inside container of flour at preparation table. Manager placed,scoop,correctly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler walls soiled and exterior of oven.
Plumbing system in disrepair at hand washing sink at cook line. Manager fixed leak.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen.
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.