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LATIN CAFE ON THE BEACH

441 41 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391751
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502542
DBPR license2330156

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty plates and returning with food to customers without washing her hands in between.

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certcertificates are expired : Licet Salazar expired on 2/1/2024 and Israel Salazar on 2/6/2024., both from ServSafe.

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately 9+ employees handling food.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at the front . Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking ( as per cook , all desserts are from Monday 2/19). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing different bracelets when engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.