LATIN AMERICAN GRILL
15342 NW 79 CT · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the hot holding unit observed ham croquettes (115 F – Hot Holding); ham empanadas (120 F – Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour in the unit. Employee removed the items to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a squeegee stored in the hand wash sink at cook line, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located at cook line. Employee refilled paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean large pots stored on the floor at cook line.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water bottle stored on the prep table at cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use spatula stored in between the prep table and the wall at preparation area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the malanga. Employee fixed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed in used utensils in standing water at 79F.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at cook line by the fryers.
21-02-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on preparation tables at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.