LOS CARINGAS LATIN AMERICAN FOOD

Name: LOS CARINGAS LATIN AMERICAN FOOD
Address: 3580 W 18 AVE STE 110, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 71.8

3580 W 18 AVE STE 110, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2336803

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71.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

July 24, 2026 · 4 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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LOS CARINGAS LATIN AMERICAN FOOD in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.8 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 July 24, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 15 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 24, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 0 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Observed cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding), cooked ground beef (43F - Cold Holding) and cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding) inside walk standing unit from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.
[08A-20-5] Observed raw pork stored above cut malanga container on standing unit at kitchen area, operator stored properly.
[02C-02-5] Still observed cooked food held more than 24 hours not date marked.
[03A-02-5] Observed cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding), cooked ground beef (43F - Cold Holding) and cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding) inside walk standing unit from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked black beans (51F - Cooling) inside standing unit at kitchen.As per operator food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 91°F next to stove at kitchen area.Operator change water during inspection.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit next to 3 compartment sink.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored above cut malanga container on standing unit at kitchen area, operator stored properly.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on both handles of standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (65F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese(65F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours.
[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 black beans not date marked, food was prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area.

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