LATIN AMERICAN HOUSE

Name: LATIN AMERICAN HOUSE
Address: 9160 NW 122 ST UNIT #1-5, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 76.3

9160 NW 122 ST UNIT #1-5, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018

License #2330906

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76.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LATIN AMERICAN HOUSE in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 5, 2025 included 5 critical violations, 3 major, and 10 minor.

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[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed interior the walk in cooler ham spread (50 F - Cooling), as per operator cooling since the night before. Operator discussed food on site.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, under-counter reach in cooler located across from the oven at cook line.
[21-02-4] Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located at front counter.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand wash sink at kitchen.
[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 cellphone stored on food storage shelf above the cooler at cook line.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed scratching his neck to continue prepping food without washing his hands.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over prep table at prep area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean large pots not inverted on storage shelves at dishwashing area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs stored over cooked pasta.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed interior the walk in cooler ham spread (50 F - Cooling), as per operator cooling since the night before. Operator discussed food on site.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of bleach stored next to containers with food under the preparation table located by the walk in cooler.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hws handle soiled, hws located at kitchen next to the walk in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed under the preparation table by the walk in cooler containers with complete seasoning and other spices not labeled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed floor soil throughout the kitchen.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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