LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
1590 CORAL WAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler by the ice machine: raw beef stored above cooked noodles. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed the sandwich presser station and a reach in cooler with prep table above with sandwiches, sandwich meats, cheese, margarine, mayonnaise stored inside. Observed a sandwich area with glass display alongside the wall nearby the dining room. Observed in the back area nearby the office, establishment has three solid walls, the side where the door to the parking lot is located is not a solid wall, covered with plexiglass. Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage. Observed gaps in the wall . The new service area and coffee counter removed. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the soda machine at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The establishment has 78 seats inside and 50 outside seats Discussed with the operator, approved for 46 seats with the Division. Provided the Seating Evaluation form. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On the prep table in front of the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-12-4Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Dry storage area: area with the door not a solid wall, acrylic panel above the door repaired with duct tape and cardboard. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall with the door is not a solid wall. Observed the wall made with acrylic panel and gaps in the wall and around the door in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.