134 Latin Food
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, 134 Latin Food has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so 134 Latin Food trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on prep table across from cook line.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over black beans and raw ground beef stored over diced ham inside standing reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (90F - Hot Holding) on prep table across from cook line, as per operator for one hour. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter blend (74F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table next to sandwich press. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen entrance and dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
47
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (84F - Hot Holding) inside warmer in kitchen area, as per operator was prepared two hours prior to inspection. Operator turned on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at prep area, as per operator for less than one hour. Observed raw pork (64F - Cold Holding) on prep table, as per operator for one hour. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs for second time and wash hands while wearing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mashed potatoes inside standing reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and grab clean utensils and bread without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen entrance blocked by rack. Operator moved rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen entrance and dish area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled under prep table in kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor near ovens. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
35
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was inside the bucket. Employee removed it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was inside the bucket **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler not working properly in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Observed reach in cooler not working properly in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
90
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanada (120 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. Employee increased the temperature of the warmer. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking but the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Employee placed empanadas at 9:00 AM. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 pieces of salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued. Observed pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw salmon inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef and pasta cooked on Saturday not date marked inside the reach in cooler. Employee date marked the food. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer was not working properly. It shows temperature at -20 and the food was at 57°F. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic tray inside the hand wash sink at the front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Bernarda and Aaron have not signed the food employees reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed the 3 compartment sink did not have any sanitizer, the bottle they were using was labeled "All purpose cleaner " employee provided bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container inside the pico de gallo. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage at the front counter. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler not working properly in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 pieces of salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was inside the bucket. Employee removed it. **Warning**
42-01-4
17
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked ground beef inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed establishment was operating under the previous license. I spoke with previous owner and he said that he is just renting the property not the license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken croquettes (114 F) at the hot box at front counter. Employee reheated them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart with plastic containers stored on front of the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Aaron D. Yuniel O. Working over 3 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and pasta not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per employee more than 24 hrs. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Faucet/handle lose at plumbing fixture. Observed at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted by the stove. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded beef inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered it.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation tables. Employee removed it. **Warning**
21-12-4
30
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above meats. Employee placed the meat above the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored inside a container with vegetables. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Form was provided to operator. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Form was provided to operator. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at the front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at the front area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
61
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice and condiments containers soiled under preparation table. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over tamales and vegetables at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw pork to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mobile mop cart. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator the products were made two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name on the preparation table. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored at rice container under preparation table. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 134 Latin Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 134 Latin Food on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 134 Latin Food?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 134 Latin Food.
How does 134 Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?
134 Latin Food most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has 134 Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 134 Latin Food have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 134 Latin Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 134 Latin Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 134 Latin Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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