Latin American House, a restaurant situated in Miami-Dade County at 9160 NW 122nd St. in Miami Gardens, encountered a major hurdle recently following a regular food inspection on February 6, 2024. The inspection unveiled a total of 35 violations, with six of them classified as high-priority concerns.
The diner had to spend valuable time addressing the issues, despite not being required to shut down. These issues included multiple instances of violations and warnings that were repeated.
During the inspection, which was documented on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website, several violations were discovered. These included the finding of dead roaches in both the bar and seating areas, as well as improper food storage practices.
The findings necessitated a follow-up inspection, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the restaurant’s urgent need to take corrective action in order to safeguard both its existing and potential customers.
High-priority violations that caught the inspector’s attention included:
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- Employee hygiene lapses, such as failing to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- The use of nonfood-grade bags in direct contact with food items.
- Inadequate glove usage, with staff not changing gloves as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Significant time/temperature control issues for safety food, leading to multiple stop sale orders due to temperature abuse.
Latin American House took immediate action in response to the alarming number of violations. The concerns raised during the initial inspection were promptly addressed. Subsequent inspections conducted on February 8 and 9 revealed significant improvements, with the establishment meeting all inspection standards by the last visit.
But although the number of high-priority violations has been reduced from six to two and basic violations have decreased, it is important to note that this Miami-Dade County restaurant still faces ongoing challenges that need to be addressed.
The Latin American House’s experience highlights the vital significance of following food safety and sanitation standards to safeguard public health. By taking proactive measures to comply with these regulations, the restaurant showcases its dedication to addressing the identified concerns.
Latin American House, known for its active social media presence on Facebook, has earned a rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from 53 customer reviews on Yelp.
Patrons and health inspectors will closely monitor the restaurant’s adherence to the standards that enabled it to maintain a positive relationship with the state’s health and safety inspectors.
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