LUIS GALINDO LATIN AMERICAN 2
10700 SW 24 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305-219-2971
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed male employee crack a raw shelled egg and immediately grab clean kitchen utensils without washing hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding) at sandwich reach in cooler. Operator states product was placed there about an hour ago. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored at the cook line. Operator removed.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizing solution with no label. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at sandwich with no beard guard. Employee placed guard on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towels under white cutting board at the main prep table. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer in kitchen with soiled gaskets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitation solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings and oil with no label at the cook line. Operator labeled.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed male employee getting out the establishment and return to inside prep area touching clean utensils with no hand washing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee improperly washing hands and close the faucet handle before drying hands with paper towel. Coached employee how to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding)and sliced turkey (57F - Cold Holding) at the sandwich prep area. Operator placed items in ice bath to rapid cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored next to the juice prep station. Operator removed the cleaning products and placed them in the correct location.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed on the front counter in coffee station a paint brush used to remove excess of coffee grounds.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler next to the freezer inside kitchen area with soiled gaskets.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fans in the kitchen area soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the sandwich prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee in sandwich prep area with no beard restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the kitchen prep table with door handle in disrepair.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside kitchen area uneven and in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer right by the door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the ice machine located near front counter. Operator removed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan installed at main cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan vents inside kitchen area on top of hot line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to the freezer inside kitchen area with rusted shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of white cutting board in kitchen prep area not store in chlorine sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers near cook like that have oil and seasonings not labeled.
Jun 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle to scoop rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At new storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken for reach in cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near walk in cooler. Operator restocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near walk in cooler. Operator restocked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning agent with no label in take out area. Operator placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to scoop rice near steam table with no handle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave located across the cook line with soiled door handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located behind steam table with broken door handle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside all in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine near coffee prep area. Operator removed scoop.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towel underneath white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with rusted shelves.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new room located to the right side of the building used as storage. According to the manager the expansion took place recently. Operator is in process of sending plans to plan review department. Observed a room with a restroom and hand sink inside used as storage for dry merchandise.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle to scoop rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At new storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken for reach in cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled.
Jun 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Jun 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 39 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate29 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed gloves and put new gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper procedure.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched apron and proceed to engage with food without washing hands. Instructed chef on proper procedure.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink by walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook potatoes, cooked soup, cooked yuca, cooked rice with no date marked at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.
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. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at cafeteria area slimy.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside congris at steam table in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dinning area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at prep area across from dishwasher.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of empanadas not stored 6 inches off of the floor at walk-in in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer and at reach in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers in the establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at coffee station.
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); diced ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, items were placed inside reach in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Employees placed bags of ice on products to rapidly chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and front counter.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan, dulce de leche and rice pudding not date marked at reach in cooler near front counter. As per employee, items were prepared on previous days.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard underneath microwave at sandwich area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and counter at front preparation area. Manager removed knives and took items to wash, rinse and sanitize.
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 ambient temperature at 50F at flip top reach in cooler at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of chicken soup stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed sticky tape stored over bread preparation area at server's station and bug zapper installed over bread storage area at front counter. Manager removed bread.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at cook line. Coached employee on thawing procedures. Employee took item to reach in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at cook line. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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.