Latin Cafe 2000
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
64
Score
Latin Cafe 2000 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up seven times.
Latin Cafe 2000's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the ice machines, located outside next to the cafeteria.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on extinguishers, located at cooking between uses. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter sandwich stations.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef, cooked pork belly, and cooked pork in walk in cooler, not covered. During the inspection employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 0ppm). Discussed with operator and advised them to used the temperature dishwasher.
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp ceviche (57F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp ceviche (57F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 running at 57 F. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of avocados stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed reach in gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable, throughout the kitchen areas.
14-09-4
52
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 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 raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located at cooking line.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with mayonnaise, and ketchup packages stored on the floor, located at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area, located at front counter.
35B-02-4
58
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed exterior of dishwasher soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of bin at bar location where beer is kept with rust that has pitted the surface observed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Interior of bin at bar location where beer is kept with rust that has pitted the surface observed. **Time Extended**
14-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed light switches and paper towel and soap dispensers throughout kitchen area soiled. Observed soiled shelves in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed light switches and paper towel and soap dispensers throughout kitchen area soiled. Observed soiled shelves in kitchen area **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at sandwich station shelves with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: observed rust at callback in cooler **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. Observed accumulation of dust on wall near coffee bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. Observed accumulation of dust on wall near coffee bar area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies throughout bar area, no contact with food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
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 clean dishes at three compartment sink and then begin stirring food on stove with no glove change or handwash.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in under grill: raw seafood items (shrimp, salmon, tilapia) stored above mixed veggies and lettuce. Chef moved items for proper storage during inspection. **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 under heat lamp: fries (88F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (76F - Hot Holding); cooked bacon (86F - Hot Holding); Maduros (143F - Hot Holding). As per operator food has been there less than 4 hours. Operator moved to flat top for hot holding, inspector provided TPHC form. Observed onions under grill at 80F ( Hot Holding); as per chef, onions were there for less than one hour. Chef moved to flat top to raise temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on top of dish machine with no label. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle across cook line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F. Inspector explained the procedure for having utensils in water and what temperature, operator moved to flat top to raise temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of bin at bar location where beer is kept with rust that has pitted the surface observed.
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled across cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed light switches and paper towel and soap dispensers throughout kitchen area soiled. Observed soiled shelves in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at sandwich station shelves with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. Observed accumulation of dust on wall near coffee bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at coffee bar. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed produce
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on top of oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in disrepair no in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles under cans racks
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liver stored in the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sandwich station reach in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar no covered at the outside cafe, observed breaded chicken stored in the walk in freezer no covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed bacon over ham and cooked pork in walkin cooler . Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed hose at splitter above mop sink without a vacuum breaker. Educated Manager on requirements. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Observed cook crack raw eggs then retrieve deli ham out of reachin cooler without washing hands.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed pan of fish in hand wash sink. Operator removed food item to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container used to retrieve pooled eggs from refrigerator unit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 72F water on shelf near walkin cooler door.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted shelves in reachin cooler at front sandwich station.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in front sandwich reachin cooler . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed breaded chicken and fish in walkin freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
37
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation**
16-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed most kitchen coolers missing ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
61
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to walk-in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Cafe 2000 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Cafe 2000 on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Cafe 2000?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Latin Cafe 2000.
How does Latin Cafe 2000 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Latin Cafe 2000 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Latin Cafe 2000's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin Cafe 2000 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latin Cafe 2000 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Latin Cafe 2000 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Cafe 2000 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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