LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
1590 CORAL WAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Sandwich station: prescription bottles of medicine stored on a shelf above sandwich assembly station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sandwich station: sandwich bread stored inside Thank you carry out bags.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline: cooked onions (88-91F – Hot Holding). As per operator prepared 1 hour before the inspection. Operator placed on the flat top grill to reheat. cooked onions (168F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed the sandwich presser station and a reach in cooler with prep table above with sandwiches, sandwich meats, cheese, margarine, mayonnaise stored inside. Observed a sandwich area with glass display alongside the wall nearby the dining room. Observed in the back area nearby the office, establishment has three solid walls, the side where the door to the parking lot is located is not a solid wall, covered with plexiglass. Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage. Observed gaps in the wall . The new service area and coffee counter removed. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef and sandwich maker preparing food without hair restraint.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warewash area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
35B-12-4Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Dry storage area: area with the door not a solid wall, acrylic panel above the door repaired with duct tape and cardboard. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink by the ware wash area not working.
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall with the door is not a solid wall. Observed the wall made with acrylic panel and gaps in the wall and around the door.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.