LATIN AMERICAN HOUSE
9160 NW 122 ST UNIT #1-5 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Informed operator on proper method. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with beef stored inside reach in cooler across from cook line at kitchen. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Informed staff on proper procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork (60F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (51F – Cooling); turkey ham (47F – Cooling); ham empanadas (47F – Cooling) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (60F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day.
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed ham croquetas (51F – Cooling); turkey ham (47F – Cooling); ham empanadas (47F – Cooling) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day.
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers with ham, raw chicken and raw beef stored in walk in cooler with no label. As per operator prepared from previous day.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored right in front of hand sink located next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in hand sink located next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located in the front counter. **Warning**
Basic 25
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed at dishwashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of container located at reach in cooler across from the cook line use to dispense food. Operator removed bowl from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers located across from cook line at kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards in preparation area across from cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches at the bar area. Observed 1 dead roach at the seating area below a seating table.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers located across from cook line in disrepair. Observed cooking pot in disrepair stored above dishwashing machine at dishwasher area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor located right in front of walk in freezer at kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife behind hand sink located next to walk in cooler. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink next to walk in cooler, and at dishwasher area and bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at all reaching coolers located across from cook line at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers with raw chicken, raw pork, sliced ham, and empanadas stored in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed wall soiled through the dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of seasoning with no label stored below hand sink. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled thought out the kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.