Luis Galindo Latin American 2

10700 SW 24 St, Miami, FL 33165 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325086

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Grade F
Safety score 49 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up · 33 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 29 complaint inspection
    7 high priority (6 fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 21 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -51
  • Safety score49

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

34 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

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

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      More time given

    Basic10

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

      More time given

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

      Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaged in food preparation.

      More time given

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed technician changing the gasket at the time of the inspection.

      More time given

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and walk-in freezer.

      Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

      More time given

      No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

      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 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      More time given

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

      More time given

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      More time given

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 29, 2026

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

    34 violations found:

    • 7 High priority
    • 6 Intermediate
    • 21 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority7

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed tamal (61°F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler date marked on 9/28. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.

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

      Observed ham (45°F - Cold Holding); cheese (46°F - Cold Holding); lettuce (54°F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding); pork sandwich (63°F - Cold Holding); fish (46°F - Cold Holding)at the sandwich station. As per manager foods were placed there less than 2 hours ago. Also observed burgers (50°F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours.

      Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed croquettes (105°F - Cold Holding); stuffed potato (105°F - Hot Holding) at the hot box at the front counter.As per manager less than 2 hours.

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

      Observed tamal (61°F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler date marked on 9/28. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Observed employee placed beard grad and removed his watch and did not wash his hands.

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

      Observed a hose connected by the dishwasher machine.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed a bottle of oil to lubricant the sliced machine stored above preparation area. Manager removed it.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate6

    • 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 pork cooked two days ago not date marked at the cook line.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

      Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted and dry storage with shelves rusted.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Observed at the kitchen area. Manager provided paper towels.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Observed an oil for sliced machine not labeled.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.

      Manager did not know the hot holding temperature.

      Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sherley Briones, Niurka Flores, Jenny ( over 2 years).

    Basic21

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

      Observed food not covered inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

      Food stored on floor.

      Observed a bag of carrots on the floor of the walk in cooler.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.

      Observed scoop handle inside the tuna . Employee removed it.

      Fixed on the spot

      In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed utensil in standing water at 125°F at the cook line.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

      Observed an opened plastic container with water above preparation table. Manager removed it.

      Fixed on the spot

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

      Repeat violation

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

      Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed walk in freezer door gasket torn. And also multiple reach in cooler door gaskets torn.

      Repeat violation

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and walk-in freezer.

      No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Observed at the sandwich station.

      Repeat violation

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

      Observed fan covers at the reach in cooler soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Observed metal containers not properly air dried abi e the 3 compartment sink.

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      Manager placed the lid.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

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

      Observed at the 3 compartment sink area.

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Observed at the 3 compartment sink.

      Ceiling tile missing.

      Observed at the dry storage.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Observed at the walk in cooler and dry storage.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed a cell phone above preparation table at the sandwich station.

    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.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation7
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained6
Food out of temperature3
Food protection and cross-contamination3
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry3
Manager certification and employee training3
In-use utensils properly stored2
Handwashing and hygienic practices2