La Latina 2
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
22
Score
La Latina 2 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted”, which has been cited two times.
La Latina 2's latest score of 22 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-45-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded hanging on bottled beer and wine rack. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above triple sink. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current License not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in light shield above reach in coolers and freezer in storage area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in storage room. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor under mop sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in storage room. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed against wall and triple sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
22
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operation with license expired since 10/1/25.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cachapas (48F - Cold Holding); soft white cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach n cooler for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken, shredded beef inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for approximately 3 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee water cup without lid on prep table. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone and headphones on prep table. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making arepas without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves at dry storage.
36-73-4
47
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed multiple spatulas in between the wall and 3 compartment sink.
24-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the flip top reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded chicken and shredded beef thawing in room temperature. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over cooked chicken and various cooked food in tall reach-in cooler.
08A-05-6
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** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Cooked chicken, cooked steak and various cooked items in tall reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Both employees working in kitchen stepped outside and came back in no hand wash.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over container of tomatoes and raw bacon over limes in small reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw shell eggs over containers of sauces in reach in cooler in side storage room.
08A-05-6
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of snack rolls on top of Handwash sink making the sink inaccessible. Employee moved item back to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Certificates on hand are all expired 7/2023 and 2 other employees working longer than 60 days have no certificates at all. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Fish mix made/dated 1/10 in cooler, employee stated it was pull thawed in cooler 1 day ago, employee dated 1/28 to start time tracking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 tiles missing in storage room.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs on oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked vacuum sealed meats and eggs in reach in cooler in dining area.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink on cooks line and employee bathroom in next door storage area. No soap at employee bathroom in storage area and on cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior stand up reach in freezer in storage room.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Juice bottles on floor in storage room.
25-05-4
33
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes blocking hand washing sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Latina 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Latina 2 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Latina 2?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Latina 2.
How does La Latina 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Latina 2 most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Latina 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Latina 2 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Latina 2 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 La Latina 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Latina 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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