New Latin American Food & Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at New Latin American Food & Bakery, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which New Latin American Food & Bakery's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over sugar cane inside reach in cooler. Operator moved raw pork to a different shelf away shelf away from sugar cane. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Observed raw chicken, with raw pork not separated. Operator stored raw chicken next to raw pork, separated by plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried cheese 90 F Hot Holding. Operator stored raw discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge inside hand wash sink front counter. Operator removed sponge from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 guava and cheese packets no labeled front area.
02D-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed front counter areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
50
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler raw beef stored over cooked black beans. Cook arranged foods , raw beef on bottom shelf under ready, under ready to eat foods. **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 at stove on kitchen black beans (115F - Hot Holding); split pea soup (118F - Hot Holding). According to cook prepared 3 hours ago. Burner was off. Operator turn stove burner on to reheat foods. 20 minutes later black beans (175F - Hot Holding); split pea soup (168F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork thawing at ambient temperature on shelf across from 3 compartment sink. Operator stored raw pork inside reach in cooler next fro proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles water stains and dusty vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over pico de gallo in standing reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator stored properly. **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 cooked salmon (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator began reheating the salmon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding, chocolate pudding, fruit cups and pork lard without minimum labeling at front counter.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable at preparation table across from stove in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under food preparation table rusted and soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter next to drink cooler.
25-06-4
50
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table boneless chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding);fried chicken wings (115F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed on steamer 90 minutes ago, manager took food items to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed a certificate expired for Arturo.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer at kitchen soiled with food residues for couple days.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Observed hand wash sink at kitchen used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above steam tables on front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop inside sugar container touching the sugar. Operator placed correctly the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite 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. Observed on self service display cooler milk desserts and fruit cocktails, no labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door cooler at kitchen with rusted shelves. Operator cleaned it the door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature at a shelf across from three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen. Operator replaced it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
45
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
95
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in co sub table at front counter. sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (59F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) Item placed in unit about 2 hours ago, according to manager. Unit no working properly. Employee moved food items to a working reach in co at kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand was sin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop for sugar handle buried in sugar. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
64
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cut vegetables at reach in cooler. Employee moved cut vegetables to top shelf above raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employe placed chicken on bottom shelf away from raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (90F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (84F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Manager took items to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at preparation area at kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal spoon stored at hand wash sink. Employee rem spoon from inside sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cups with milk desserts, rice pudding, cut melons, cut fruit cups, according to manager prepared the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with old food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles through kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of desert mix stored on floor at storage area at kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of sugar touching the sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite 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. Observed cups with milk desserts, rice pudding, cut melons, and cut fruit cups, for customer self service at refrigerated display cases at dining area. No labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish filets thawing at room temperature. Operator put fish filets under cold running water to properly thaw.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in solution at front line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder milk not labeled at front counter. Employees labeled container of powder milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings and milk desserts according to cook prepared two days ago, no date marked.
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite 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. Observed rice puddings and milk desserts on reach in cooler for customer self service no labeled.
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
52
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sliced blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: At the time of the callback inspection observed slicer blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: At the time of the callback inspection observed reach in cooler shelve rusted. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Latin American Food & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Latin American Food & Bakery on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Latin American Food & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New Latin American Food & Bakery.
How does New Latin American Food & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
New Latin American Food & Bakery most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has New Latin American Food & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Latin American Food & Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Latin American Food & Bakery 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 New Latin American Food & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Latin American Food & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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