Luis Galindo Latin American 2
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
32
Score
Across the available record, Luis Galindo Latin American 2 has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding) at sandwich reach in cooler. Operator states product was placed there about an hour ago. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed male employee crack a raw shelled egg and immediately grab clean kitchen utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizing solution with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at sandwich with no beard guard. Employee placed guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towels under white cutting board at the main prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer in kitchen with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitation solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings and oil with no label at the cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed male employee getting out the establishment and return to inside prep area touching clean utensils with no hand washing.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee improperly washing hands and close the faucet handle before drying hands with paper towel. Coached employee how to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding)and sliced turkey (57F - Cold Holding) at the sandwich prep area. Operator placed items in ice bath to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored next to the juice prep station. Operator removed the cleaning products and placed them in the correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed on the front counter in coffee station a paint brush used to remove excess of coffee grounds.
14-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the kitchen prep table with door handle in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside kitchen area uneven and in disrepair.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer right by the door.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the ice machine located near front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan installed at main cook line.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan vents inside kitchen area on top of hot line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to the freezer inside kitchen area with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of white cutting board in kitchen prep area not store in chlorine sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers near cook like that have oil and seasonings not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler next to the freezer inside kitchen area with soiled gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fans in the kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the sandwich prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee in sandwich prep area with no beard restraint.
13-04-4
25
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At the time of the inspection reach in freezer has been discarded. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/. Observed new room located to the right side of the building used as storage. According to the manager the expansion took place recently. Operator is in process of sending plans to plan review department. Observed a room with a restroom and hand sink inside used as storage for dry merchandise.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle to scoop rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At new storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken for reach in cooler at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled.
23-03-4
61
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At the time of the inspection reach in freezer has been discarded. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 29 minor violations.
View 39 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed gloves and put new gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper procedure.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched apron and proceed to engage with food without washing hands. Instructed chef on proper procedure.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook potatoes, cooked soup, cooked yuca, cooked rice with no date marked at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024.
53B-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at cafeteria area slimy.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside congris at steam table in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dinning area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at prep area across from dishwasher.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored at reach in cooler across from cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of empanadas not stored 6 inches off of the floor at walk-in in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer and at reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers in the establishment.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
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 establishment.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at coffee station.
02D-01-5
7
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); diced ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, items were placed inside reach in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Employees placed bags of ice on products to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan, dulce de leche and rice pudding not date marked at reach in cooler near front counter. As per employee, items were prepared on previous days. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard underneath microwave at sandwich area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and counter at front preparation area. Manager removed knives and took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-14-4
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 ambient temperature at 50F at flip top reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of chicken soup stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed sticky tape stored over bread preparation area at server's station and bug zapper installed over bread storage area at front counter. Manager removed bread. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at cook line. Coached employee on thawing procedures. Employee took item to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at cook line. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-27-5
30
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at at cook line. As per cook, less than 1 hour. Cook placed item inside reach in cooler. Observed raw breaded beef (54F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in cooler at cook line. As per cook, less than 2 hours. Advised cook to take item to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at back storage area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan and rice pudding not date marked near front counter area. As per manager, items were prepared 3 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at dry storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located throughout kitchen area.
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. Observed corvina inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at storage area. Advised manager to remove from package. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of plantains and sauce stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of raw oxtail stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 112 at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance at storage area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at cook line and storage area.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of yuca, ham and raw chicken not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes not covered at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of oxtail thawing in standing water. Advised employee to place item under cool, running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located throughout ware washing, storage and kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luis Galindo Latin American 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luis Galindo Latin American 2 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luis Galindo Latin American 2?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Luis Galindo Latin American 2.
How does Luis Galindo Latin American 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Luis Galindo Latin American 2 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Luis Galindo Latin American 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luis Galindo Latin American 2 have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luis Galindo Latin American 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 Luis Galindo Latin American 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luis Galindo Latin American 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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