Latin Cuban Cafeteria

3323 W 80 Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33018 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326713

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 20, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority · fixed by the Oct 20 follow-up · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 20 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 7 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic1

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

      Still observed

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 18, 2026

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

    9 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lisney,Lazaro,Yusimy,Idalia, Amarilis.

    Basic7

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

      Croutons and Salt container, operator properly labeled it.

      Fixed on the spot

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

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

      Operator properly stored it.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    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

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Premises and cleaning equipment1
Manager certification and employee training1