Latin House Express, 13990 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN HOUSE EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13990 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami, FL 33161
License #: 2316847
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 cs **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.restroom /3 cs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 cs **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.restoom **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 101°f, beef 121°f,less than 4hrs **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 50°f, ham 53°f, chicken 48°f, rice 52°f more than 4hrs. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Steak 50°f, ham 53°f, chicken 48°f, rice 52°f, food was in cooler since yesterday. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. In the front area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.restroom /3 cs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
6/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In bathroom no knob for hot water
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 62° F
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Black beans 53° F, Chicken Soup 52° F. See stop sale
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Found chicken on top of beef.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roach by three compartment sink under unsealed wood.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 53° F, Chicken Soup 52° F from overnight.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomato 48° F
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw poultry over raw beef.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.hand sink in the kitchen
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.around the fan in the kitchen
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.over food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler on the cook line
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.hand sink in the kitchen
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In the three compartment
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.the mop sink was removed
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in kitchen.a case of foam cups
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.in the kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Apron, and umbrella stored in the sink in the kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-05-1 Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler with eggs
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.warmer that has beef like patty
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.BATHROOM
11/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler with eggs
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.warmer that has beef like patty
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.copy
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall.BATHROOM
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.UNDER HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. OBSERVED COOKED PORK IN RIC AT 87 DEGREES.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. OBSERVED FMC EXPIRED.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED HAM AND TOMATOES AT 47 AND 49 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN LACKS SCREEN.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED EGGS AND MILK AT 53 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. OBSERVED COOKED MEATS IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKING.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. NO PAPER IN HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. OBSERVED TORCH AND PLASTIC IN HAND WASH SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. NO SOAP IN HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. OBSERVED COOK BROKE EGGS THEN SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. OBSERVED FLIES IN THE KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OBSERVED FOOD IN COOLER NOT DATE MARK.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. THERE IS NO SCREEN IN THE DOOR TO PREVENT VERMIN.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OBSERVED RICE AT 102 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OBSERVED WET TOWEL ON PREP TABLE. Corrected On Site.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS MISSING HAND WASH SIGN.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. OBSERVED BEEF STORED WITH VEGETABLE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. OBSERVED FLIES IN THE KITCHEN.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. OBSERVED PORK IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED BROKEN SHELL EGGS STORED WITH CUT TOMATOES AND LETTUCE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. RICE COOKER IS BROKEN SOILED AND GREASY.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. OBSERVED INSIDE MICROWAVE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BEANS. Corrected On Site.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OBSERVED GROUND MEAT AT 111 DEGREES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED OVER VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OBSERVED WET TOWEL ON TABLE.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WIRE IN HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. OBSERVED FLIES IN THE KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. THERE IS NO SCREEN ON THE DOOR, FLIES COMING INTO THE KITCHEN.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9-6-10.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 34-03-1 Garbage receptacle improperly stored outside. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID OPEN.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. OBSERVE NO SCREEN AT THE BACK DOOR.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED EGGS AT 66 IN TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. IN THE REACH IN COOLET
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Garbage receptacle improperly stored outside. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID OPEN.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. ONSERVED 30 PLUS DRIED RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELF AT THE KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 100 plus dried droppings in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 plus dry droppings in single service article storage area.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 plus dried droppings in shelf in front area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. OBSERVED THREE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. OBSERVE NO SCREEN AT THE BACK DOOR.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed dusty and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
2/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 94F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roach on premises.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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