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LUIS GALINDO LATIN AMERICAN

898 SW 57 AVE · WEST MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331445018

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428768
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8826327
DBPR license2322496

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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 3

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (98/96F – Cooling) on top of prep table. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed cooked pork (61/64- Cooling) in reach in cooler. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (98/96F – Cooling) on top of prep table. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. Observed milk (47F – Cold Holding) in outside reach in cooler, held more than four hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed cooked pork (61/64- Cooling) in reach in cooler. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. Observed cooked pork (61/64- Cooling) in reach in cooler. Was cooked on prior evening as per operator. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F – Cold Holding) in outside reach in cooler, held more than four hours. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed cooked pork (60F – Cold Holding), raw chicken breast (60F cold holding) in outside reach in cooler, held less than four hours. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves, reach in coolers in prep area soiled. Observed all cutting boards with marks and stains. Observed microwave in kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Reach in coolers still soiled **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on cook line plates not inverted Observed plates and sandwich baskets not inverted in sandwich prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Plates and baskets in sandwich area not inverted **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: still not covered at time of callback **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license in entrance. Owner brought proper license to display **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed no license displayed at time of callback **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of croquettes on floor in kitchen line. Observed container with yuca on floor in prep area Observed container with beef on floor of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed containers of food on floor of walk in cooler **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed ice still built up **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.