LUIS GALINDO LATIN AMERICAN
898 SW 57 AVE · WEST MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331445018
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 6 pork shoulders in reach in cooler at 80F. As per operator, pork was made the night before. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed 6 pork shoulders in reach in cooler at 80F. As per operator, pork was made the night before. **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – 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 beef above tator tots in reach in freezer at kitchen entrance. Observed in dry storage: raw salmon above tres leches desserts. Observed raw liver above raw Salomon in storage area. Observed in walk in freezer: raw chicken above raw beef and pork. Operator moved all items around for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 case of Mahi fillets in ROP package, completely thawed still inside ROP. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler at prep area: potato salad (47F – Cold Holding); pork loin (50F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there since prior day, more than 4 hours. Observed at pastry warmer: meat pastry (117F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastry since 8 am, more than 4 hours prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in prep area: potato salad (47F – Cold Holding); pork loin (50F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day, more than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pastry warmer: meat pastry (117F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastry since 8 am, more than 4 hours prior. Operator discarded. Observed in pastry warmer ham croquette (133F – Hot Holding). As per operator, croquettes are fried every 20 minutes, operator took croquettes to back of kitchen to be refried for hot holding. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no kit or form on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager on site, more than 4 employees on clock. **Warning**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Persons in charge unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with both persons. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler at bar area flan with no date mark. As per operator; made 2 days prior. **Warning**
Basic 18
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles, oven doors, and coolers heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in dining area. Observed dusty and soiled ceiling vents and tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 case of Mahi fillets in ROP package, completely thawed still inside ROP. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cup above clean plates across cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area; margarine on floor. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers and walk in freezer. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on garbage can. Inspector had operator place in three compartment sink for proper cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in prep area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves with interior soiled. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not on site. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sugar at coffee bar worth no cover. Observed flan in reach in cooler at front counter with no cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on bar counter where coffee station is. Observed multiple cloths in kitchen area not in cleaning solution. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:22 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.