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MESTIZO LATIN CUISINE & COFFEE

600 CRANDON BLVD #130 · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482189
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8821897
DBPR license2328408

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line on top of other containers, as per person in charge for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached operator on correct procedures. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on existing terrace on plans with seats and no plan review submitted. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils and chicken soup inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per person in charge for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on shelf at cook line not inverted. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cases stored on floor at hallway. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.