MESTIZO LATIN CUISINE & COFFEE
600 CRANDON BLVD #130, Key Biscayne FL 33149 · 305.456.0886
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015040618 | Aug 7, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | $440 |
| 1--2015016009 | Apr 8, 2015 | Jul 6, 2015 | $440 |
| 1--2014045350 | Sep 30, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily soiled with grease and grime, shelving unit housing clean food pans and oil, across of deep fat fryer.
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 certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24. Observed certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at two upright reach in freezers.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for handwashing sink at kitchen entrance and in kitchen near stove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers across of stove and in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 7 squeeze bottles with no labels on prep table in the back.
Jun 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee fix her hair net with gloves on and the partake on multiple food prep tasks without changing gloves or washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (72F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); queso blanco (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (62F - Cold Holding) at prep counter across of upright reach in cooler and near handwashing sink. Per operator, the placed there around 10:00 from the reach in coolers.
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. Provide to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily soiled with grease and grime, shelving unit housing clean food pans and oil, across of deep fat fryer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon and an ice cream scoop inside handwashing sink basin at entrance of kitchen
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 certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24. Observed certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Oct. 1, 2025 posted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at two upright reach in freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provide to operator via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Must be available upon request by consumer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for handwashing sink at kitchen entrance and in kitchen near stove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers across of stove and in kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife handle wrapped with duct tape attached to knife holder above three compartment sink, observed two green spatulas in poor condition at the head.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 7 squeeze bottles with no labels on prep table in the back.
Jun 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handsink by entrance of kitchen. Observed sauce container stored inside handsink next to cook line.
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 certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing arepa with no hairnet on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at entrance of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink at front counter, entrance of kitchen and at handsink next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handsink by entrance of kitchen. Observed sauce container stored inside handsink next to cook line.
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 certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing arepa with no hairnet on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at entrance of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink at front counter, entrance of kitchen and at handsink next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cases stored on floor at hallway.
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line on top of other containers, as per person in charge for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 to operator via email.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 bar added on existing terrace on plans with seats and no plan review submitted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils and chicken soup inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per person in charge for more than 24 hours prior.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on shelf at cook line not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cases stored on floor at hallway.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded chicken instead reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils and black beans no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of kitchen utensils/supplies on top of cook line hand wash sink. Items removed at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish machine.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Outside bathroom.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
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. Operator printed and staff signed during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.