LATIN CAFE ON THE BEACH

Name: LATIN CAFE ON THE BEACH
Address: 441 41 ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 72.5

441 41 ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2330156

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72.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LATIN CAFE ON THE BEACH in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.5 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 February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 19 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 11, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork , cooked chicken and cooked cod fish from Monday 2/9 without date marking inside the walk in cooler.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed missing interior metal cover for reach in cooler door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the backsplash of the stove in the kitchen.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the 2 compartment sink.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopied certificates.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in a prep sink. Employee was coached about washing his hands .
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen area.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the hand sink located in the kitchen area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server that prepares shakes with a bracelet.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located in the backside. Employee restocked the station.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Obsrrved cooked cod fish inside uncovered container in the walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken underneath raw shrimp in the reach in cooler located by the mop sink. Employee inverted them.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Glassware and silverware not sanitized after washing , as evidence of dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer container , then, DM chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine located at the front li e with empty sanitizer container, chlorine 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer bucket, the. 50 ppm.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when engaged in food activity.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples wet towels left on different kitchen counters .
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the cook line station . Owner restocked the station.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to clean containers with food on shelving.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food stored inside shopping market bag inside walk in cooler. Employee changed the bag immediately.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray plastic spray bottle with no label to identify the product name.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on walk in cooler shelves and reach in freezer gaskets.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish fillets thawing inside standing water. Employee started cooking the fish.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt, flour with no labels inside kitchen area. Owner placed labels on them.
[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 touched trash can with gloves and continue working with clean utensils. Employees were couched.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked shredded beef underneath raw shrimp inside reach in cooler located at the cook line. Employee reorganized the food storage order.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling above the hood in the kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast batter at 70 F left at room temperature for around 30 minutes. Owner decided discarded the product voluntarily.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on kitchen wall at the bottom next to the hand sink .
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by the kitchen entrance.

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