What is Latin Cafeteria Restaurant's health inspection score?

Latin Cafeteria Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Latin Cafeteria Restaurant last inspected?

Latin Cafeteria Restaurant was last inspected on March 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Latin Cafeteria Restaurant have?

Latin Cafeteria Restaurant has 62 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Latin Cafeteria Restaurant safe to eat at?

Latin Cafeteria Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Latin Cafeteria Restaurant serve?

Latin Cafeteria Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Latin Cafeteria Restaurant

Name: Latin Cafeteria Restaurant
Address: 10720 W FLAGLER ST, Miami, 33174
Rating: 79

10720 W FLAGLER ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/11/2026

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American•Sweetwater

Ranked #64 of 117 in SweetwaterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+35 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

10720 W FLAGLER ST, Miami, FL 33174

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

11 basic

Feb

Jul 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Mar 2026

3 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

15 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Food-Licensing Inspection3 Routine - Food1 Routine

Mar 26

Food-Licensing Inspection InspectionLatestEmergency Order Callback Complied

2 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

96/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Food-Licensing Inspection InspectionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Food-Licensing Inspection InspectionEmergency order recommended

3 High1 Med10 Basic

14 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−72 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(3x)−15

Basic (5)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−72 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

4 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

92/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (1)

−4 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (2)

−6 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (3)

−50 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (2)

−6 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

4 High4 Med11 Basic

19 total

18/100inspection score

−139 pts

High Priority (10)

−100 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
11Food from unapproved source−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

16DBPR violation code 16−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−139 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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