LATIN AMERICAN GRILL

Name: LATIN AMERICAN GRILL
Address: 15342 NW 79 CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 66.5

15342 NW 79 CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

License #2326669

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66.5 Grade F / 100

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LATIN AMERICAN GRILL in MIAMI LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 8 critical, 2 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 23, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 0 major, and 7 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[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.
[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.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at cook line.
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed large clean pots stored on the kitchen floor.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F.
[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.
[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.
[14-16-4] 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.
[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.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor.
[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.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single use containers not inverted.
[21-02-4] Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
[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.

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