I AM LATIN CAFE
2022 NW 21ST AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over broccoli in the upright cooler next to the hot box. The manager put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F); yellow rice (128F) in the hot box. As per the manager the food was put in the box approximately 3 hours ago. The manager turned up the hot box temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cooked pork. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty bottle of Gatorade on the prep table across from the hot box. The manager discarded the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The operator put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloths in water. The manager added bleach and it is 100 ppms. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:25 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.