LATIN CAFE ON THE BEACH
441 41 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee took garbage outside and came back in.
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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 15 live roaches found throughout kitchen area. 1 was crawling on the wall by the dish machine and 1 on top of hand-wash sink and 13 crawling on floor of food preparation area and ware washing area.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 6
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Knife store in the front area
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
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/ mash potato in walk in cooler.
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
Basic 18
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
35A-03-4Basic – Approximately 50 plus Dead roaches on premises throughout the kitchen area. Prep area/ ware washing area/ storage area.
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. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of plaintains **Corrected On-Site**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Rice pudding **Repeat Violation**
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment. Kitchen area
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges not washed before being squeezed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
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.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/ flour etc
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:35 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.