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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over gravy. Manager rearranged food in the walk in during the inspection. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook line raw beef stored over cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in the under-counter cooler at cook line 4 raw tuna fillets not removed from reduced oxygen package to thaw. Manager discarded fish on site.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cold relief stored on shelf above the hws at kitchen, near food and clean equipments. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager wan unable to answer prob correct thermometer calibration temperature or cold holding hot holding temperature. Coached manager on basic food code temperatures and also instructed manager to review his manager food training. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat grinder soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large garbage can stored in front of the hand wash sink at cook line. Employee removed it on site.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing chlorine not labeled.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle used as scoop in container with tomato sauce. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in the under-counter cooler at cook line 4 raw tuna fillets not removed from reduced oxygen package to thaw. Manager discarded fish on site. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over a pep cooler at cook line.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at cook line.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooker at cook line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed about 20 whole Turkeys thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employees returned it all to the WIC to properly thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed a large container with whole turkeys stored near the hand sink at cook line exposed to splash. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.