Casa Latin Cafe 2
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Casa Latin Cafe 2 nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 15 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Hialeah restaurants, the typical score is 76; Casa Latin Cafe 2 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside mini reach in cooler in front of cook line at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Observed wet nesting inside mini reach in cooler in front of cook line at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
90
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Pork (53F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (51F - Cooling) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves and no washing hands. Coached employee in proper procedure. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked Pork (53F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (51F - Cooling) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken Thighs (53F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator placed inside oven to reheat. Also observed Fried Pork Belly (112F - Hot Holding); Cooked Chorizo (108F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at front counter. Operator removed and placed inside oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (45F - Cold holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee placed it inside oven container with ice for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted inside container on shelf above steam table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter. Employees put hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside mini reach in cooler in front of cook line at kitchen area.
24-08-4
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 handle touching coffee beans inside container in front of chest freezer at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside hot holding unit at front counter. Operator put ambient thermometer inside unit during inspection.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and chest freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several soiled dry wiping cloth on top of preparation table at front counter.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Fish (43F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (43F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding) containers uncover inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee covered them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket not inverted at kitchen area. Operator stored inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handle inside ice machine at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at kitchen area.
23-24-4
18
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under prep table at reach in cooler next to steam table. Also observed slicer machine with food debris accumulation at prep table at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Still observed can opener blade soiled under prep table at reach in cooler next to steam table. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed establishment washing dishes on the middle compartment at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed establishment washing dishes on the middle compartment at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures at triple sink. **Time Extended**
16-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in coolers and reach freezers soiled at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed gaskets inside reach in coolers and reach freezers soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic container throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed on clean metal and plastic container throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with accumulation of soil. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with accumulation of soil. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed dry sweet merengues with no invoice provided to verify source displayed at front counter next to hot holding unit. Operator discarded it at the time of inspection. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 50 live weevils like on each bread crumbs, flour and dry beans containers next to cook line at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in reach in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and pooled eggs stored above raw beef inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live weevils like in bread crumbs, flour and dry beans containers next to cook line at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed dry sweet merengues with no invoice provided to verify source displayed at front counter next to hot holding unit. Operator discarded it at the time of inspection. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed dry food seasoning stored inside soiled container. Also observed washed oranges stored on the same cardboard container. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line handling raw chicken and after grabbing a piece of bread without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures. Employee discarded piece of bread at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed one employee not following proper procedures on washing hands. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried his hands on soiled towel. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham and Cheese Empanadas (126F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Employee increased temperature of hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Observed Sliced Ham (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator prepared for less than 4 hours. Observed Raw Chicken Breast (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Ham (45F - Cold Holding) at mini reach in cooler next to stove. As per operator less than 2 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not identified under triple sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in triple sink. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under prep table at reach in cooler next to steam table. Also observed slicer machine with food debris accumulation at prep table at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in front of handwash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at front counter. Operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham croquettes dough container not date marked. As per operator prepared for more than 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside dry red beans container and dry split peas containers. Operator removed containers at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted next to steam table at kitchen area. Operator inverted plates at the time of inspections. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
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 whole snapper thawed still inside vacuum package inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed fish from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items inside container storing dry pasta and dry Jamaican flower on shelf at kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed establishment washing dishes on the middle compartment at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures at triple sink. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on hot holding unit door handle at front counter. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 100° F at prep table at kitchen area. Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in coolers and reach freezers soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic container throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with accumulation of soil. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed carrot and orange juice stored inside single use plastic container at reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pooled eggs container not covered inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at kitchen entrance next to reach in cooler. Operator stored properly at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed under coffee machine at front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar metal container at front counter not identified. Observed employee identified sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
4
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over tomatoes stored inside standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork steaks over cooked corn tortillas stored inside 3 doors standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 87 F. During the inspection employee removed items and discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
70
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamale (93F - Hot Holding); yuca (123F - Hot Holding) on the steam table. Operator reheated items.
03B-01-6
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. Printed form for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Printed form for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 Marcelo with an expired employee training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled in the whole kitchen.
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish stored on the prep table in room temperature. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Over the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the kitchen soiled, and non working containers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in the middle compartment. Educated the operator the correct way to wash, rinse and sanitize. Operator fixed the 3 compartment correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen.
36-37-5
39
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed raw chicken over raw seafood inside reach in freezer. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan was prepared from more than 24 hours without labeled it.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing bread toasted and preparing coffee without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee washing dishes without rinse step. Operator properly set up three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Latin Cafe 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Latin Cafe 2 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Latin Cafe 2?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casa Latin Cafe 2.
How does Casa Latin Cafe 2 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Casa Latin Cafe 2 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Casa Latin Cafe 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Latin Cafe 2 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa Latin Cafe 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Casa Latin Cafe 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Latin Cafe 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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