Latin American Grill

15342 NW 79 Ct, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326669

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Grade F
Safety score 28 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 30 follow-up · 44 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection
    19 high priority (17 fixed by the Oct 30 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 22 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most; all violations together cost 70 at most
    -70
  • Extension granted on Oct 14, since fixed
    Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -2
  • Safety score28

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 4 visits

Routine inspection

45 violations found · Inspector came back 3 times
  1. 3rd follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 5 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic5

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 2nd follow-up visitOct 19, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    8 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed food items in the hand wash stations inside the kitchen.

      More time given

      No handwash sink for employees.

      More time given

    Basic6

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Observed jewelry on employee handling food in the cook line.

      More time given

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed microwave by the frying station, interior soiled.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. 1st follow-up visitOct 14, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    10 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

      Observed employee changing tasks and work stations and did not changed gloves or washed hands in between.

      Administrative complaint

      Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

      Observed employee on the flat grill station leave station and work the bread station, did not wash hands in between.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed food items and steel wool in the hand wash stations inside the kitchen.

      More time given

      No handwash sink for employees.

      Observed no handwashing sink in the sandwich prep station.

      More time given

    Basic6

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Observed jewelry on multiple employees in the kitchen and serving area.

      More time given

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Observed grooved cutting boards in the kitchen area.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed all microwaves interior soiled at kitchen area.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Observed plates stored face up in the dishwashing area.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  4. First visitOct 13, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    45 violations found:

    • 19 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 22 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority19

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.

      See stop sale.

      Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.

      Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.

      Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours.

      Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

      Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.

      Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.

    • Code 11, Employee health: Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the arm without an impermeable cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

      Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

      Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate4

    • 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.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      No handwash sink for employees.

    Basic22

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Food stored on floor.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

      Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

      Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).

      Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
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.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Clean equipment storage and air drying7
Food protection and cross-contamination6
Handwashing and hygienic practices6
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized6
Handwash sinks and supplies6
Food out of temperature5
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained5
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry4