Latin American Grill, 12638 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN AMERICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12638 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-1712
License #: 1619645
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, to dispense cooked rice. On 10/20/14, observed a bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, in rear kitchen. On. 20/20/14, observed employee beverage container on food preparation table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless pans at dish machine, on 10/20/14, observed wet nesting on stainless pans at dish machine.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Center line hand wash sink has standing water under it, on 10/20/14, violation were observed.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered, cooked pork in Walk-in cooler. On 10/29/14, observed various uncovered food items not covered in walk in cooler to include pork.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, on 10/20/14 observed food stored in walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On 10/20/14, observed mold like substance build up on walk in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen, on 10/20/14, no hand wash sign observed in kitchen.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish room, on 10/29/14, observed old label stuck onto clean container.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. On 10/20/14, observed more light needed in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in kitchen. On 10/20/14, observed water draining onto kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Was in bucket on 10/20/14, observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On 10/20/14, flour container found in dry storage not complied.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, by wait station. On 10/20/14, observed employee used wash hand sink as dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in rear kitchen. On 10/20/14, observed hand wash sink not accessible, utensils stored onto.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, to dispense cooked rice.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Stored not inverted **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Prep sink drains on floor
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, in rear kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless pans at dish machine
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Center line hand wash sink has standing water under it
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Uneven and different surfaces throughout the kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Stove shelf heavily soiled near employee lockers
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered, cooked pork in Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe on cook line leaking on bottom shelf of plate storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish room
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Was in bucket
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on kitchen floor
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, by wait station.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in rear kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Rice and flour containers heavily soiled inside and out
08/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, to dispense cooked rice.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Stored not inverted **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. In the dish room
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Prep sink drains on floor
  • Basic - Dry wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Very soiled dry rag repeatedly used to clean surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Vents in kitchen need cleaned
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, in rear kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. At front service area a back pack in with go containers
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless pans at dish machine
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. WALKIN cooler and Reachin cooler by frontline not holding proper temperature
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Center line hand wash sink has standing water under it
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Uneven and different surfaces throughout the kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Stove shelf heavily soiled near employee lockers
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered, cooked pork in Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe on cook line leaking on bottom shelf of plate storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in rear kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish room
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer has slimy substance on gasket at cookline gasket
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, styrofoam containers not inverted in storage area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines, cup covers in cupboard by wait station.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Was in bucket
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands, cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. As well as dining room
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast pork ranged from 45°-50°, chicken 50°, fish 45°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Fish over lettuce
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on kitchen floor
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils, pans in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, by wait station.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired 06/10/2010. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in rear kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In rear kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Rice and flour containers heavily soiled inside and out
  • Intermediate - Using soiled dry clothes instead of ones in sanitizer
08/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/15/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler facing the deep fryers.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/4/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Squash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice, beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed romaine in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Peeled plantains in a cardboard box, moved to a plastic bin. Metal cans inside rice containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan and tres leches at 45°f in the desserts reach in cooler, moved to the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked Yuca in the prep area at 78°f, discarded. Soup and bean at the cookline at less than 135°f, reheated to 165°f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimps over cooked beef in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs at 73°f on the drystorage area.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Take out windows open. **Warning**
9/9/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Waitress station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cookline employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline fliptop reach in cooler incapable of maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Take out windows open. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at the coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, poultry, liver, tuna salad, chicken salad, shredded beef on the cookline fliptop reach in cooler, discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chicken on the cookline at 112°F, implemented time control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ham at 75°F in a cooler, aprox 2 hrs according to mgr. moved to a freezer, 56°F at the end of the inspection. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried sweet plantains t 105°F one a holding unit. Reheated to 165°F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, cooked peppers, cooked onions in an ice bath, iced down to 41°F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ham, cheese, cut tomato, cut lettuce. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soups, beans on the cookline at 113°F, reheated to 165°F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touching trash can then ready to eat food without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. ground beef cooling in deep, plastic, covered containers at room temperature, (95°F after 1.5 h according to mgr), moving inside a cooler, uncovered. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
6/10/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler, waitress station reach in cooler, not maintaining Time/temperature control for safety foods at proper temperature. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Swai, moved inside the walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, cheese, sauces, onions in a flip top cook line reach in cooler, iced down to 41?F. Dairy products in the waitress station reach in cooler, discarded moved to a freezer, 41?F at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried plantains, implemented time control procedure. Cooked onions, reheated to 165?F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After touching trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Outdoors
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line, covered with a plastic. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee's restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline flip top reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. waitress station reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee's restroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front counter display case. operator turned the unit hotter.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. crevices between equipment /walls. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dessert reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. back prep area, next to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after touching the trash can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. HECTOR
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. beef, sauces in deep closed containers in the walk in cooler, dropped 1 degrees fahrenheit in 45 min. Corrected On Site. shallow, uncovered containers. dropped 4 degrees fahrenheit in 30 min.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 compartment sink, warewashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. coffee station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice bowls. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, poultry , cheese, salads in the cookline flip top reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to a reach in freezer dropped 10 degrees fahrenheit at the end of the inspection.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter, whipped cream in the waitress station reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to a reach in freezer. explained time control procedure.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw bacon over cooked pork in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping clothes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed slash-resistant gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bread crumbs on dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door bottom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cook chicken at the prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked potatoes, cooked onions at the cookline. Corrected On Site. reheated to 165 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. croquettes, patties in the front counter display case. Corrected On Site. using time in lieu of temperature.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cookline, touching raw eggs then ready to eat food without changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. warewashing area, changing from soiled to clean without changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. no thermometer provided for cold food.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. hand sink in back prep area table lacking splash guard
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spices, corn meal.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom employee facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.Knifes, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Cooks line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed holes in walls, baseboard, prep area, storage room area.Seal to prevent pest harborage.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Ice bin, waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pork, eggs, cooks line, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Row beef over lettuce , wi cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by about 5 dead roaches found on floor under shelves, dry storage room.Last exterminator's report dated 2-8-12. Provide new exterminators report 24 hours upon receive.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in orange juice bar area. Provide exterminators report 24 hours upon receive of this notice.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when in operation.Back door's bottom rusted.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.HWS faucet leaking, cooks line
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Cook, Corrected On Site.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed.Dishwasher area, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Reach in unit, cooks line and waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.Employee.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue.Cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beef, reach in, cooks line, dressing reach in, waitress station . Corrected On Site.See 4.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Mop sink, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse, beef, 57 F, 3 pounds, chicken 54 F, 1 pound. Corrected On Site. See, See 3a 4.
8/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.Mop sink area.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.Hood's system.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storage shelfs.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed live flies in dumpster's area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.See 2, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.reach in cooler, cooks line, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Mop sink area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.eggs, cooks line, ham, chease, frront line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.TORN PAPER SHELF LINER BCLEAN DISH STORAGE
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in DUMPSTER AREA
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.INSIDE WALKIN DOOR METAL
2/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.PORK COOKED CHEESES
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.WHOLE PORKS 2, CONTAINER PORK PCS COOKSLINE STOP SALE ISSUED
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.DRY FOOD STOR
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.TORN PAPER SHELF LINER BCLEAN DISH STORAGE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.SLIME Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.ICE CREAM FREEZER LID EDGES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.2 DOOR REACHIN
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.CAN WASH
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.PITCHER IN HANDSINK FRONT COUNTE AREA
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.WAITRESS STATION HANDWASH
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in DUMPSTER AREA
  • Critical. Observed live flies in DRY FOOD STORAGE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. KITCHEN
  • Observed wall in disrepair.INSIDE WALKIN DOOR METAL
  • Light not functioning.DRY FOOD STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
12/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead flies in the dumpster's pad. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed walls in disrepair.Back door area, Kitchen.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.Waitress station area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
5/26/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, eggs, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, WI cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean in place equipment does not meet the required cleanability construction characteristics. Potatoes machine drill.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside diperwell.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet at handwash sink, frint line.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed, dishwasher.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed wall panel in disrepair, dishwasher machine.
  • Lights shield in disrepair, mensroom.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in the dumpster's area.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable, kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-41-2 Portable fire extinguisher tags missing. For reporting purposes only.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. food not properly protected from contamination, WI cooler condensor leaking. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, WI cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, see 27,29. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, chipped dishes . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • 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, ice machine and front counters area. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, Handwash sink, ice machine area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe, WI cooler's condensor.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in the dumpster's area.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of worms inside dirty linen bags.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, kitchen.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tags missing. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/26/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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