LATIN GRILL
11401 NW 12 ST #102 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of prescription at preparation table at front counter. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cooked pork ribs (47F – Cooling) As per manager, more than 6 hours. Manager separated food not to be sold to public.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on proper storing procedures based on maximum cooking temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork ribs (47F – Cooling) As per manager, more than 6 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding) As per employees, less than 4 hours. At front counter. Products were placed in iced water for rapid cooling. At walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (61F – Cold Holding); Cooked beef (45F – Cold Holding); Raw pork (48F – Cold Holding); Raw fish (47F – Cold Holding); Raw pork ribs (47F – Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked pork ribs (47F – Cooling). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris and can opener soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches not date marked.
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bicycle oil on rack above preparation sink. Manager removed oil. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water not reaching 85F at the hand washing sink used by employees. Checked for about 5 minutes, 75F.
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container of raw chicken at walk-in cooler. Manager removed bowl with no handle. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing by ware washing area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near mop sink and ware washing area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed throughout kitchen water bottle, cell phones, women bags.
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee wear proper hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting at ware washing area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at front counter in not keeping a temperature of 41F or below. Products were moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above top of food inside container of flour at preparation table. Manager placed,scoop,correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler walls soiled and exterior of oven.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair at hand washing sink at cook line. Manager fixed leak.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
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 throughout kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:33 PM.
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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.