LATIN SANDWICH BUFFET RESTAURANT
1927 W 60 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed pico de gallo stored in nonfood- grade container in reach in cooler across from the stove. Operator stored in proper container. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw beef and then begin preparing a sandwich without changing gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove change procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (49F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation table across from stove. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator stored in reach in cooler under preparation table for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty sponges and a bucket inside HWS next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator removed the sponges and bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing fabuloso not labeled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean containers stored on the floor at front counter across from three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Coached employees on proper sanitation procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on the floor next to stove in kitchen area.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed in front of ice machine. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between equipment on preparation table in kitchen area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on the floor at front counter next to HWS.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:45 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.