LATIN CAFE 2000

Name: LATIN CAFE 2000
Address: 1192 W 49 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 76.1

1192 W 49 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2328013

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76.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LATIN CAFE 2000 in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 6 critical, 3 major, 11 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line pork sausage links (99F - Hot Holding), operator discarded sausage links.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored over chicken empanadas, inside walk in cooler. Operator placed hamburger patties in a bottom shelf under empanadas.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at juice station.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers wet nesting.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station non food grade brush used.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can fruit cocktail.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table at kitchen.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet no working at hand sink at cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed umbrella stored next to pumpkins on shelve Operator removed umbrella.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on kitchen floor. Operator stored cooking oil 6 inches above the floor.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro and peppers stored inside thank you bags. Operator replaced bags with food grade bags.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soil.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Racket bug zapper on shelve at sandwich preparation area. Manager discarded zapper.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above chimichurri sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted. Operator inverted plates.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled with name at kitchen by walk in cooler.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed inside bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm), operator prepared new solution, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)

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