MEZZA LATIN HOUSE
19790 S DIXIE HWY · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed raw chicken stored over rW steak. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in front of the fryer in the cook line observed raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw steak (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (54F – Cold Holding), as per chef unit was maintaining the temperature and that its been less than 4 hours out of temperature. Instructed employee to transfer Time/temperature control for safety food to another cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot box located at front counter observed chicken empanadas (130 F – Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (132F – Hot Holding); cheese sticks (128F – Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided owner the big 6 poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plates, utensils stored in the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook rinse peppers in the Hand was sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Araceli De Jesus, working for more than 60 days not certified. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 3
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in front of the preparation table in the cook line interior soiled. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork, raw chicken thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.