LA LATINA CORAL GABLES LLC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in coolers raw shelled eggs stored over container of uncovered butter.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter at cook line sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for hand sink at barista area used to hold soiled equipment. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sinks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed containers of tomato sauce at reach in cooler with date label of 12/22/25, as per operator items were frozen on labeled date and placed to thaw in reach in cooler on 1/14/26. Operator began to change labels. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for cutting boards throughout.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shelled eggs and plastic gallons of water store on floor.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 stored on cook line oven door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed customers entering kitchen area to use bathroom unescorted.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at storage area unwrapped bowls not inverted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of French toast batter, pooled eggs, butter, and tuna salad store uncovered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of beef in reach in cooler not labeled with sealed date and time. As per operator was one the night before less than 24, and will be used by the end of the day. Operator began to place labels. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at kitchen hand sink faucet leaking when turned off.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area in a bin of flour. Operator removed. Observed in bin of ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 21 seats present at tables, when licensed for only 4. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind fixed coolers and equipment tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven doors. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.observed at all in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at all reach in cooler and freezers gaskets soiled with heavy food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers and freezers throughout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at prep counter a basket of flatbread/arepas not covered. Observed at cook line prep counter baskets of bread not covered. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of picana beef not properly labeled with preparation date and time. As per operator items were packaged the day before. Operator began to label items. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs (53F - Ambient) stored on prep counter with ambient temperature of 53F. As per cook for about 1 hour. Chef placed onto ice bath to cool. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: At time of callback inspection observed shelled eggs (51F - Ambient) stored on prep counter with ambient temperature of 51F. As per cook for about 1 hour. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter, coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) milk (57F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 1 hour. Operator placed into reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: At time of callback inspection observed coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) milk (43F - Cold Holding). Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used at dump sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: At time of callback inspection observed packages of duck thawing in hand sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cook line oven door handle. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at prep table stored in standing water of 83F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under all cutting boards at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all hand wash sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed baked loaf breads stored on top shelf at prep line uncovered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: At time of callback inspection still observed arepas stored uncovered. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for all hand wash sinks.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for hand wash sinks in kitchen area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.