Latin House Express
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Latin House Express stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average North Miami facility scores 80, putting Latin House Express on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with ice buildup.
14-69-4
67
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork inside non food grade bag,
14-31-5
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. New employee. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stored in it. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 was provided to operator. Employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soi.
36-63-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle at mop sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall grease by hood system.
36-27-5
67
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: On 6/28/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
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. Form was provided to.
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 rice and beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair
14-11-5
58
Nov 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. Lock by fan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: On 11/03/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lock by fan. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink faucet is missing a handle, at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: On 11/03/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink faucet is missing a handle, at front counter **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: On 11/03/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Open dumpster lid. **Warning** **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Was provided to operator.
11-07-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
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: ground beef, chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket turn/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing handle, hand washing sink at front counter.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters greasy
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin House Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin House Express on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin House Express?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Latin House Express.
How does Latin House Express compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Latin House Express most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Latin House Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin House Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latin House Express 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 House Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin House Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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