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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
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 chicken soup (65F – Cooling )stored in walk in cooler. As per operator chicken soup was prepared the day before the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over croquettes in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (46F – Cold Holding)stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line, and also cooked ground beef (65F – Cold Holding), stored in 3 doors reach in cooler, located also at cooking line. As per employee food was prepared 48 hours before the inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (65F – Cooling )stored in walk in cooler. As per operator chicken soup was prepared the day before the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (46F – Cold Holding)stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line, and also cooked ground beef (65F – Cold Holding), stored in 3 doors reach in cooler, located also at cooking line. As per employee food was prepared 48 hours before the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed several chemicals containers stored on the floor by the mop sink, located at back kitchen.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibs, located at back kitchen.
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container of plantains stored on the front edge of the handwashing sink located in the kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed aluminum foil used to line food contact in reach in cooler, located at front counter.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
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 several commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged of salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed fish from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4Basic – Interior of chest freezer rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. All reach in cooler and freezer interiors were observed to be soiled.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed flan stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter not covered.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:04 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.