El Chinito Latino
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
47
Score
El Chinito Latino has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without washing hands, instructed employee on proper method.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Olimar Perez with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled by dishwashing area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
47
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink across cook line, handsink by dry storage area and at handsink by front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Sauce container stored inside handsink across cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink across cook line, handsink by dry storage area and at handsink by front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Miguel Urbaneta hired for more than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area.
16-46-4
50
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near prep station. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces inside hand wash sink located across the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine and no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near three compartment sink soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board located across cook line. 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 fan covers soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Operator removed products and placed in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for dish machine. Observed no quaternary test strips for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two vents located above walk in cooler soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice two buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs of oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
64
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the reach in cooler preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with brown sugar not identified. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the front counter.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar located outside. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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 tuna thawed in ROP packages. Operator opened all packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at the ice machine in the back.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed a plastic cup used as scoop in touch with the rice. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed above the dishwasher machine. Employee inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Chinito Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Chinito Latino on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Chinito Latino?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Chinito Latino.
How does El Chinito Latino compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Chinito Latino most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Chinito Latino's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Chinito Latino have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Chinito Latino 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 El Chinito Latino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Chinito Latino is inspected around three times per year on average.
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