LATIN HOUSE EXPRESS
13990 W DIXIE HWY · NORTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33161
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer being used
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (46°F – Cold Holding); ham (44°F – Cold Holding) less than 3 hrs per operator
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken / Rice
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 10-15 moist and 10-20 dry rodent droppings found through out the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb and mopsink
Intermediate 7
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by a stand fan
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bag of items **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Rice/ chicken in reach in cooler made yesterday per operator
Basic 21
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
32-12-4Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in reach in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris.
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of bottle water
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the sandwich prep station
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler / sandwich station
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags for ribs storage **Corrected On-Site**
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Faucet by the 3compartment sink
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges **Corrected On-Site**
14-41-4Basic – Reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front/ sandwich station
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in reach -in cooler. Rice/ chicken/ beef etc **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.