Latin Cafe on the Beach
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
25
Score
Latin Cafe On The Beach, located at 441 41st Street in Miami Beach, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on February 11, 2026, with a score of 25. This inspection identified 3 critical, 5 major, and 9 minor violations. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across 16 scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine located at the front li e with empty sanitizer container, chlorine 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer bucket, the. 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Glassware and silverware not sanitized after washing , as evidence of dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer container , then, DM chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken underneath raw shrimp in the reach in cooler located by the mop sink. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located in the backside. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 cooked pork , cooked chicken and cooked cod fish from Monday 2/9 without date marking inside the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopied certificates.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in a prep sink. Employee was coached about washing his hands . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server that prepares shakes with a bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed missing interior metal cover for reach in cooler door.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the backsplash of the stove in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the hand sink located in the kitchen area.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Obsrrved cooked cod fish inside uncovered container in the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the 2 compartment sink.
29-11-4
25
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
95
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food stored inside shopping market bag inside walk in cooler. Employee changed the bag immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked shredded beef underneath raw shrimp inside reach in cooler located at the cook line. Employee reorganized the food storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast batter at 70 F left at room temperature for around 30 minutes. Owner decided discarded the product voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 employee touched trash can with gloves and continue working with clean utensils. Employees were couched. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the cook line station . Owner restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray plastic spray bottle with no label to identify the product name.
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by the kitchen entrance.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to clean containers with food on shelving.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on kitchen wall at the bottom next to the hand sink .
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on walk in cooler shelves and reach in freezer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish fillets thawing inside standing water. Employee started cooking the fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples wet towels left on different kitchen counters . **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt, flour with no labels inside kitchen area. Owner placed labels on them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when engaged in food activity. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling above the hood in the kitchen.
36-32-5
29
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Sep 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed some ceiling tiles with stains at kitchen.
36-34-5
90
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty plates and returning with food to customers without washing her hands in between.
12A-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 desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking ( as per cook , all desserts are from Monday 2/19). **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certcertificates are expired : Licet Salazar expired on 2/1/2024 and Israel Salazar on 2/6/2024., both from ServSafe.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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/ Observed approximately 9+ employees handling food.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at the front . Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing different bracelets when engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
47
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside the 3 compartment sink.Employee was advised to wash her hands in the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-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 desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking. All from Saturday 9/16, as per person in charge. Employee placed the date at the bottom of the desserts. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when prepping food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed salad station cooler with broken gaskets .
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar paper package stored on the floor at the front area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
64
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above cooked chicken inside reach in cooler located close to dishmachine. Employee inverted the storage order position. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
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 flan, tres leches, rice pudding from Saturday 2/18 as per manager without date marking. **Repeat Violation**
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. Manager printed it and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 a,ready thawed fish still inside sealed vacuum package ( all commercially packaged). Manager opened all the fish bags immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food without hair restrain.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in reach in cooler located at the front used for deserts.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout hot cups and travel lid stored on the floor at the front area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
50
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over fruits and vegetables. Observed raw chicken stored above peeled bananas in the walk in cooler. Owner moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, rice pudding,tres leches and 4 leches inside the reach in cooler located at the front area without date marking. As per owner, all the desserts are from Saturday 7/15. Employee dated marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cooler located underneath the hot display at the front area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer located at the front area.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located underneath the hot display at the front.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside vertical freezer used to store ham croquettes,fruit pulp and vegetables.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container box stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
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