Latin Churro
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Latin Churro has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Latin Churro on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in cooler at storage area raw chicken over ketchup.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a reach in cooler located at storage area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located at storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers not inverted on top preparation table. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under oven.
36-73-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hans wash sink located at prep area with a large container with Single use plastic utensils.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink located at kitchen. Operator reopened hot water, water reached over 85F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler at kitchen with the gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves above the prep table at kitchen soiled. Observed exterior of prep cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, small under-counter cooler located underneath the prep table at kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
37
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken and congris at reach in cooler located by pizza preparation area. Manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cardboard box stored in handsink by pizza preparation area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and congris at cooler located by pizza preparation area not date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board at preparation table across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in reach in cooler across from cook line in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of rice not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in front of reach in freezers.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Shelves at kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
43
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled located by reach in cooler in front of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Cutting board soiled located by reach in cooler in front of the cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Oven microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed Oven microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored above freezer located in the storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed employee personal belongings stored above freezer located in the storage area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers in the kitchen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed gasket in all reach in coolers in the kitchen in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. Observed hand sink by the 3 compartment sink soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed Hood filters soiled. Observed hand sink by the 3 compartment sink soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled through the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed wall soiled through the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by the preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by the preparation area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
64
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at storage area blocked by stored ladders. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on top of pizza oven, and on shelf above pizza preparation table, cardboard used as liner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on top of pizza preparation table reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
82
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 container inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine at 200 ppm on sanitizer bucket. Employee added water to solution, chloride at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at storage area blocked by stored ladders. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at kitchen area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pineapple cans, cases of water bottles stored on the floor at storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored single serve containers on shelves above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surface. Observed cardboard on top of pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Churro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Churro on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Churro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Latin Churro.
How does Latin Churro compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Latin Churro most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Latin Churro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Latin Churro have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latin Churro 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 Churro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Churro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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