I Am Latin Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
35
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at I Am Latin Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch the lid of the trash can, then continued to work as normal no handwashing. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty milk container inside handwashing sink. Employee removed milk container onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed hand soap on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler at the back of house.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed both employees wearing rings and bracelets while working the coffee station, and working the sandwich station.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working coffee station with no hair restraint. Operator put hair restraint onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door for reach in cooler with only beverages, in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust at the entrance of kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet rags left on top of cutting boards on prep area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with liquid/sauces and no labels.
02D-01-5
35
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed them in proper order onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed in still water. Coached on proper thawing methods.
06-01-5
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratching his face then continuing working on cook line with no handwash. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed his hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Chicken being stored above pork inside walk in cooler. Operator placed them in proper locations as per food code. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
50
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at the prep table at entrance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-17-4
64
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over broccoli in the upright cooler next to the hot box. The manager put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F); yellow rice (128F) in the hot box. As per the manager the food was put in the box approximately 3 hours ago. The manager turned up the hot box temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the kitchen entrance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cooked pork. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty bottle of Gatorade on the prep table across from the hot box. The manager discarded the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The operator put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloths in water. The manager added bleach and it is 100 ppms. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the ice chute of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: On 1/09/2025, at the time of the callback inspection Observed mold like substance in the ice chute of ice machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
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 walk in cooler #1 with an ambient temperature of 47F. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork at a temperature of 48F inside walk in cooler #1. Manager moved all the products to walk in cooler #2 to ensure correct temperature, and called a technician fix walk in cooler #1. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: On 1/09/2025, at the time of the callback inspection walk in cooler #1 has an ambient temperature of 50°F. As per manager the walk in cooler #1 has a leak and they are working on it. No potential hazard foods in cooler #1. They are using walk in cooler #2 in the mean time. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: On 1/09/2025, at the time of the callback inspection Hood system is still with grease. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: On 1/09/2025, at the time of the callback inspection ice buildup inside walk in freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive grease on kitchen equipment as well as excessive dirt/food debris on Reach in Coolers throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: On 1/09/2025, at the time of the callback inspection Observed excessive grease on kitchen equipment as well as excessive dirt/food debris on Reach in Coolers throughout the restaurant. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: On 1/09/2025, at the time of the callback inspection Wet cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket. ** **Warning** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork at a temperature of 48°F inside walk in cooler #1 for less than 2/hrs. Manager moved all the products to walk in cooler #2 to ensure correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs inside walk in cooler with no date marked on containers. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the ice chute of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
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 walk in cooler #1 with an ambient temperature of 47°F. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork at a temperature of 48°F inside walk in cooler #1. Manager moved all the products to walk in cooler #2 to ensure correct temperature, and called a technician fix walk in cooler #1. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system with grease **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive grease on kitchen equipment as well as excessive dirt/food debris on Reach in Coolers throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed dirty sanitizer water in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles in use with no label in kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed cooked chicken in sauce. As per owner items were prepared more than twenty four hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled across from cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood soiled / dripping grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef loin thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Educated operator on proper food thawing procedures.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Raul Castillo expired on 1/11/2024.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 Eddie Chavez worked for more than 60 days.
53B-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. Provided via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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, cooked pork and cooked yellow rice not date marked at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Obseved Mauricio Alvarado expired 9/17/2018.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by 3 compartment sink. Observed slicer at preparation table soiled at kitchen. Observed griller soiled at kitchen. Observed soiled utensils at preparation table next to cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside Handsink across from cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense rice at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tile in disrepair by walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting boards with cut marks at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door by walk in cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor soiled at kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed swai at walk in cooler not stored at 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at kitchen. Observed dry storage shelves soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer by cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Uncover beef and chicken at reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance. Employee covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind preparation table next to cook line
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed No label at rice container across from cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
19
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef over bread in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the beef to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink next to the cutting board. The manager brought 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the sandwich station and kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the cutting board at the sandwich station.
21-09-4
58
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen papayas **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were placed in reach in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Operator placed all items on ice to cool down. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (ambient 55F - Cold Holding) as per operator all items have been in cooler for approximately two hours. Operator moved items to secondary walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) operator discarded most of the sanitizer and added water to have new reading ofSanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated debris above server window station **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
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 scoop handle touching rice. Operator lifted handle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
41
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) operator fixed dishwasher with a new reading of Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw fish in reach in cooler next to prep table in kitchen area. Operator moved eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
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 (100F - Hot Holding), as per operator onions were prepared at approximately 9:00, operator reheated onions with new temperature of cooked onions (159F - Hot Holding); **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water valve **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop garlic powder. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer across from prep table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw fish stored on floor in walk in cooler Operator lifted off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and cooler at sandwich station. Operator removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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 scoop handles touching sugar, beans and flour. Operator lifted all scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowls used to shape rice in standing water with temperature of 85F. Operator dumped water and added hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink slowly draining
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved items to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Am Latin Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Am Latin Cafe on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Am Latin Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at I Am Latin Cafe.
How does I Am Latin Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
I Am Latin Cafe most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has I Am Latin Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I Am Latin Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at I Am Latin Cafe 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 I Am Latin Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, I Am Latin Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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