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LA RUMBA LATIN FOOD

2441 NW 77 TER · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33147

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406478
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8553505
DBPR license2326811

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 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 4

#3High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handled raw pork then handled clean bowl containing precooked plantains without washing hands with soap. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above plantains located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish fillets stored with sweet plantains located in the domestic reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box; empanadas (121F – Hot Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago, operator adjusted thermostat for increased heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Miladys D as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed for Anna d. As per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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 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.