LATIN CUBAN CAFETERIA
3323 W 80 STREET · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33018
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
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer. Chef removed them from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High 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 sausages over shrimp at reach in freezer. Chef relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (110F – Hot Holding); beef empanadas (115F – Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per chef for less than 2 hours, advise chef to reheat ham croquetas and beef empanadas to 135 and he did. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 9
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks at preparation table across from cook line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in coolers across from cook line in disrepair.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knifes stored behind the 3 Compartment sink. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezers at establishment.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves rusted located by the office.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed red sauce, chicken, black beans and ham not covered at reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink. Chef had employee covered them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth stored at preparation table across from cook line. Chef placed them in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.