LATIN AMERICAN HOUSE
9160 NW 122 ST UNIT #1-5 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Informed operator on proper method. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed operator put gloves on without washing hands. Coached employee on proper method. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Informed staff on proper procedure. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed staff performed multiple tasks without changing gloves. Coached staff on proper method**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork (60F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (51F – Cooling); turkey ham (47F – Cooling); ham empanadas (47F – Cooling) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed raw pork (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across from cook line. As per chef items were placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (59F- Cold holding); ham empanadas (60F – Cold holding) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (60F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across cook line kitchen. As per staff placed there since previous day. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed raw pork (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located right across from cook line. As per chef items were placed there since previous day. Observed ham croquetas (59F- Cold holding); ham empanadas (60F – Cold holding) located in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepared since previous day. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers located across from cook line at kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards in preparation area across from cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed all white cutting boards in preparation area across from cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches at the bar area. Observed 1 dead roach at the seating area below a seating table. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed 1 dead roach at bar area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers located across from cook line in disrepair. Observed cooking pot in disrepair stored above dishwashing machine at dishwasher area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed gasket in all reach in coolers located across from cook line in disrepair. Observed cooking pot in disrepair stored above dishwashing machine at dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed wall soiled through the dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:54 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.