LATIN HOUSE EXPRESS
13990 W DIXIE HWY · NORTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33161
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (77°F – Cold Holding); eggs (78°F – Cold Holding) less than 2 hrs per operator
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice (127°F – Hot Holding); Beef (128°F – Hot Holding) less than 3hrs per operator.
08A-01-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken / cooked chicken
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 50-100 dry and 3-4 moist rodent droppings found throughout the kitchen area.
Intermediate 10
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by container of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. A bag of items stored
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-18-4Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water in the establishment
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken/ beef
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers. With sugar
Basic 18
32-21-4Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of sugar
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front area
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:02 AM.
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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.