Latin Corner Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Latin Corner Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Latin Corner Cafe was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal plumbing pipes inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with deep cut marks at preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of white onions being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on top frying station,employee removed washed and stored inside metal container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Manager closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); employee added more water to dilute chlorine, 2nd-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed tomato sauce in metal container not date marked inside walk in cooler. As per manager 48 hours , manager date marked during inspection. Coached employee on proper date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used to stored plumbing supplies, manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and replaced with clean one. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup being used to dispense oats behind front counter, manager removed and replaced it with handle scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with debris at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights on storage area missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water being stored inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored on assign area . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed metal container with sugar in storage area not covered. Manager covered with aluminum foil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket being stored on the floor next to oven. Employee removed and properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
39
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken on top of marinaded pork inside walk in cooler , Manager removed and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef without date marked inside reach in cooler, as per management it was made 36 hours ago. Manager dated product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with rice next to reach in freezer at kitchen area without lid. Manager provided lid and covered product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with seasoning not labeled on top preparation table across from fryer. Manager labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
22-16-4
45
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023.
50-17-3
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 ground beef stored above raw pork inside reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no available measuring devise for high temperature dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage At dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw onions and box of oranges stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers on drying racks with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
50
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw fish inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the front counter next to coffee machine.
14-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3 doors unit.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter.
21-12-4
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish, also shell eggs stored above cooked beans in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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 and chicken soup not date marked over 24 hours. Employee date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 Ernesto Diaz and Gloria Guifarro training expired on 10/11/22.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container in dry storage area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in microwave.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions bag stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) in preparation table. Employee moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind warmer in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled with common name, in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Corner Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Corner Cafe on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Corner Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Latin Corner Cafe.
How does Latin Corner Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Latin Corner Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Latin Corner Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Latin Corner Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latin Corner Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Latin Corner Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Corner Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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