Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne

Last inspected:

600 Crandon Blvd #130, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Overview

Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne has been inspected 18 times between October 2022 and November 2025, accumulating 115 violations—an average of 6.4 violations per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared recurrently across the inspection history, including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), proper cooking temperature violations (appearing in 6+ inspections), food contact surface violations (documented in 8+ inspections), and chemical storage violations (cited in 5+ inspections). The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,480 in fines. A propane tank larger than the allowable capacity was found inside the building on February 26, 2024, creating a fire safety hazard. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025 identified 30 violations including high-priority deficiencies in shell stock requirements, time as control, consumer advisory, chemical storage, and parasite destruction, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. No emergency closures are on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
115Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$1,480in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 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

Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,480.00

Disciplinary action history for Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2015040618 $440.00 Aug 7, 2015 Miami (Doral)
1--2015016009 $440.00 Apr 8, 2015 Miami (Doral)
1--2014045350 $600.00 Sep 30, 2014 Miami (Doral)

Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Outside bathroom.

Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne last inspected?
Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 19, 2025. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne?
The most frequently cited violations at Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne had?
Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne find?
Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne was most recently inspected on November 19, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne ever been shut down?
No, Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,480.00 in fines.
How much has Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne been fined?
Mestizo Latin Cuisine & Coffee in Key Biscayne has been fined a total of $1,480.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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