LATINOS PIZZA & RESTAURANTE
5791 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33183 · 305-528-0949
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live rodent present. Observed presence of 10 fruit flies. Employee began spraying commercially approved insecticide.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018057978 | Nov 12, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | $200 |
| 1--2016004379 | Dec 23, 2015 | Mar 10, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon. Coached operator the correct method.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk in cooler no dated. As per operator made less than 24 hours.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Personal water bottles are being stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at exit door.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed on top of prep area next to pizza prep area.
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 33 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate24 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags lining cut melon in walk in freezer. Employee removed bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked lasagna and cooked ham at walk-in cooler. Employee removed eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler near pizza oven in kitchen. Coached employee on proper separation procedure. Also observed not commercially packed frozen raw chicken stored over not commercially packed frozen raw beef in walk in freezer. Coached employee on correct procedure.
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. Also observed not commercially packed raw chicken stored over not commercially packed raw beef in walk in freezer. Coached employee on correct procedure.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 flying insect land on buns in kitchen. Employee discarded bread. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottle stored in handwash sink near back exit door in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Manager provided chlorine test strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee it lasts for 3 days.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter by oven machine with no service date.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bucket of condensed milk in walk in cooler. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed through food preparation areas.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed three ceiling tiles missing near walk in cooler in kitchen. Also observed two missing ceiling tiles in kitchen near dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in walk in cooler soiled. Also observed vent in kitchen soiled with dust near walk in cooler. Also observed vent soiled with dust in men's restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board at three compartment sink in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table in kitchen near fryer. Employee removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at floor in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pizza sauce, Alfredo sauce, and buckets of condensed milk stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed box of mozzarella cheese stored on floor of walk in freezer. Also observed bag of flour stored on floor of dry storage area in kitchen. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed both dumpster and grease trap not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door. Also observed at reach in freezer container ice cream near front counter door entrance.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine in kitchen near walk in cooler.
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 touching sugar in plastic container at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled in kitchen. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed label dated 01/25/2025 on cooked lasagna in walk in cooler in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near pizza oven near pizza sauce. Also observed two employee drinks in reach in freezer stored on top of ice cream near front counter door entrance in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler at kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hws near pizza oven in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked lasagna uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered lasagna.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind three compartment sink in kitchen. Also observed wall soiled around walk in cooler and walk in freezer in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on front counter near coffee machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil on stove unlabeled in kitchen.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 31 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter sneeze in hands. No handwash.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 90F at cook line. Coached manger on correct procedure. Manager removed utensils from water.
Live rodent present. Observed presence of 10 fruit flies. Employee began spraying commercially approved insecticide.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cheese and cooked chorizo lasagna in walk in cooler. Manager removed raw beef.
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 chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Manager replenished paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chorizo and ground beef lasagna, sliced ham, in walk in freezer with no date marking. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter by ice machine with no service date.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed sink nozzle soiled with debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves containing pizza pans.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above three compartment sink in disrepair.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed green cutting board stored between three compartment sink nozzle and wall
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on food preparation table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of Alfredo and marinara sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in women's restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives stored on soiled wall above preparation sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted. Manager corrected containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen mixed vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed AC vent dripping in walk in freezer.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink stored on cutting board at make bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on food contact surface next to rice cooker.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar and on cook line near pizza oven.
Walk-in freezer interior door with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled on right side of dish machine.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Provided person in charge with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garbage bin. Person in charge removed bin.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gleydis and Amanda hired less than 60 days.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation are in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to dishmachine.
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.