LATINO KITCHEN
4770 BISCAYNE BLVD SUITE 100, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bolognese (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator since the day before. Employee segregated product to discard later.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed iodine stored above ziplocks used for food outside of walk in cooler. Operator placed into first aid kit on wall.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane stored above prep table near warewash area. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink; operator replaced during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled throughout kitchen.
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 2 coolers at front counter prep no longer maintaining temperature. As per operator, not in use. No TCS foods stored inside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Operator changed order during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracked wall tiles near cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Operator segregated.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Operator segregated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Operator provided.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled with pink mold like substance over washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus (frozen) thawing at room temperature across triple sink.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prerogative area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Prep kitchen: bag of onions stored on the floor.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover on the flat top grill and grill.
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unpeeled onions inside walk in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken at bottom shelve.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bolognese (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator since the day before. Employee segregated product to discard later.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator since the day before. Employee segregated product to discard later.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label. On shelve under washing area. Employee labeled during inspection.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm).
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles peeling off throughout kitchen.
Feb 21, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser. Operator put Label on bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed cup.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Red sauce on floor of the walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. Operator put label on it.
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.