Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product was made yesterday evening. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two bottles of cleaning powder stored next to bin of beans at prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product was made yesterday evening. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing chlorine with no label near chemical storage area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wiping cloth under cutting board at the prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
50
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution stored next to coffee prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade used to brush coffee grounds near coffee prep station.
14-14-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed aluminum pan containing raw chicken on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters soiled at the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar near coffee prep are not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall below flattop cooler at cook line soiled with grease debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 58 TAMALES (49F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours located in walk in cooler. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two whole fish thawed in ROP packaging at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a container with three pounds of beef picadillo with mold like substance located at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 58 TAMALES (49F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours located in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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 two whole fish thawed in ROP packaging at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product. Coached operator on proper method. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath grill soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall below flattop cooler at cook line soiled with grease debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed front counter employee begin preparing milk shake, no hand wash.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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 food employee Marielsis employed less than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Printed and provided employee health reporting g agreement and new employee reviewed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed cold water valve missing at hand sink at front counter.
27-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Slicer grinder
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.
36-37-5
50
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per person in charge, for less than 30 minutes. Person in charge increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Person in charge rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket and blender lid stored inside hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of rice with beans and Boniato not date marked at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, items were prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed wiling tiles bulging near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas wrapped inside cloth at reach in cooler at cook line.
21-05-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal brown stored inside container of flour and sugar. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
37
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fried rice stored inside non food grade bag at cook line. Manager removed product from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, product was held at room temperature for less than 30 minutes for preparation. Advised manager to submerge container in ice.
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves inside standing reach in cooler at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manger, item was prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Screen surrounding exhaust fan torn at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
39
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal can stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter inside margarine container. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw pork and chicken not covered at walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Screen surrounding exhaust fan torn near 3 compartment sink.
35B-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant.
How does Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant 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 Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Latin Cafe Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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