Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 dateJuly 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429033
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718059
DBPR license2330156

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High 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 chicken above pork belly inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in a spray bottle with no label. Owner labeled it as alcohol. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets when handling food. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the white rice. Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located underneath hot display.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.

#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go hot cups and lids boxes stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cut vegetables stored inside uncovered container. Employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.