Latin Cafe in Hialeah

Last inspected:

1192 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012
Overview

Latin Cafe 2000 in Hialeah has received 26 inspections since 2016, documenting 312 violations — an average of 12 violations per inspection, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, appearing in nearly every inspection. Employee health policy violations were cited repeatedly across multiple years, including in 5 of the last 6 inspections. Food contact surface violations appeared in at least 6 inspections. Time-as-control violations (improper use of time for food safety) and toxic substance control violations recurred across multiple inspections. Chemical storage violations were documented at least twice. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was recorded on January 22, 2016. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 documented 16 violations including high-priority issues with management awareness, toxic substance control, time as control, food contact surfaces, hand/arm washing, and employee health reporting, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
312Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Latin Cafe in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 12 violations / inspection 12 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Latin Cafe in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher located near mop sink

Latin Cafe in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections48 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Latin Cafe in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latin Cafe in Hialeah last inspected?
Latin Cafe 2000 in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Latin Cafe in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited violations at Latin Cafe 2000 in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Latin Cafe in Hialeah had?
Latin Cafe 2000 in Hialeah has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Latin Cafe in Hialeah find?
Latin Cafe 2000 in Hialeah was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Latin Cafe in Hialeah ever been shut down?
No, Latin Cafe 2000 in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Latin Cafe in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Latin Cafe 2000 in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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