LATIN AMERICAN GRILL
15342 NW 79 CT, Miami Lakes, FL, 33016
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Extension given, pending
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 12A-09-4Critical
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed employee changing tasks and work stations and did not changed gloves or washed hands in between. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-16-4Critical
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed employee on the flat grill station leave station and work the bread station, did not wash hands in between. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed plates stored face up in the dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed grooved cutting boards in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 13-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed jewelry on multiple employees in the kitchen and serving area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed all microwaves interior soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed food items and steel wool in the hand wash stations inside the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31A-12-4
No handwash sink for employees. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed no handwashing sink in the sandwich prep station. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.