Los Caringas Latin American Food
3580 W 18 Ave Ste 110, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336803
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection5 high priority (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-31
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 24Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score49
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 24, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed cooked chicken (44°F - Cold Holding), cooked ground beef (43°F - Cold Holding) and cooked pork (44°F - Cold Holding) inside walk standing unit from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.
Administrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed cooked chicken (44°F - Cold Holding), cooked ground beef (43°F - Cold Holding) and cooked pork (44°F - Cold Holding) inside walk standing unit from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.
Administrative complaint
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Still observed cooked food held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Fixed on the spot
- First visitJul 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed cooked black beans (51°F - Cooling) inside standing unit at kitchen.As per operator food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed sliced ham (65°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese(65°F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed cooked onions (126°F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator proceeded to reheated.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
Observed cooked black beans (51°F - Cooling) inside standing unit at kitchen.As per operator food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw pork stored above cut malanga container on standing unit at kitchen area, operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed cooked black beans not date marked, food was prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area.
Basic5
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed raw pork (frozen) next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed utensils in standing water 91°F next to stove at kitchen area.Operator change water during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Observed on both handles of standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit next to 3 compartment sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.