Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

I AM LATIN CAFE

2022 NW 21ST AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3728268
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766761
DBPR license2326680

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chops stored over washed and cut vegetables in reach in cooler.

#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb under hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked ground beef and cook ribs not date marked. As per manager, food was prepared previous day.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine chute at front counter soiled.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen showing water damage.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vent in front of women's restroom soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table in kitchen with deep cuts.

#6Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in freezer with rust.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.