Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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AJI LATIN GRILL

11735 SW 147 AVE STE 1 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3558769
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8992213
DBPR license2332816

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 1, 2024 3:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 5, 2024 10:34 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority9 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical34 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#17High Priority01A-03-4

High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed flan and rice pudding prepared at home. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority07-06-5

High Priority – Open food re-served to customers. Observed opened three little containers with left over sauces inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above rice in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on preparation table next to sauces and seasoning ingredients. Preparation table is located between the three compartment sink and the stove. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 flan desserts. 4 rice de leches. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (48F – Cold Holding); Scrambled Eggs (45F – Cold Holding); **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#24High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (48F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); Scrambled Eggs (45F – Cold Holding); **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected during the inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 9

#26Intermediate11-27-4

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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave and clean containers soiled with old food debris and grease. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside handwashing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#29Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#32Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Employee provided bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#33Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#34Intermediate02C-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 mashed potatoes in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of clean plastic container lids . Observed 1 under front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink missing faucet. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with an accumulation of grease and old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor under hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed tuna container with old label in reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage in reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet is missing on three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed RIC shelves pitted with rust. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed glass plates soiled with grease above steam table in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside reach in freezer and reach in cooler uncovered. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from ice machine draining on floor at the front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.