LATIN AMERICAN GRILL

Name: LATIN AMERICAN GRILL
Address: 15342 NW 79 CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 75.1

15342 NW 79 CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

License #2326669

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75.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LATIN AMERICAN GRILL in MIAMI LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 38 total violations — 9 critical, 3 major, 26 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 23, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to scoop corn flour, stored on container underneath the preparation table at preparation area.
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed large clean pots stored on the kitchen floor.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees rain boots stored underneath storage table near cooking oil and other dry food items.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at cook line.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer at cook line observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single use containers not inverted.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soil, ovens located at prep chicken.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored between wall and prep table at prep area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.
[14-16-4] Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed 6 ceramic plates chipped on the rim. Employee discarded plates on site.
[21-02-4] Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees rain boots stored underneath storage table near cooking oil and other dry food items.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler at cook line observed Dairy (45F - Cold Holding), ham (46F - Cold Holding) as per manager in the unit less than 2 hours. Operator reduced the amount of product and closed cooler lid to rapid cooling. Observed at front counter ham (58F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour. Operator placed ham in the cooler to rapidly cooling.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single use containers stored by the hand wash sink located at cook line. Instructed operator that he could remove the containers or also install a splash guard to prevent contamination.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes to organize clean dishes without washing his ands or changing single use gloves.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of an insert over the steam table house potatoes (98F - Hot Holding), as per chef cooked about an hour ago. Instructed operator to reheat food. Observed hash browns (102F - Hot Holding), as per manager food was cooked about an hour ago, instructed operator to reheat food.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored between wall and prep table at prep area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single use containers not inverted.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soil, ovens located at prep chicken.
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed large clean pots stored on the kitchen floor.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer at cook line observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to scoop corn flour, stored on container underneath the preparation table at preparation area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a speaker stored over plates use to served food to customers. Operator removed both the speaker and the plate.

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