LATIN GRILL

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk held at 46F. Container was held on ice, operator placed more ice around the side of the container. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand sink has extension cord / electrical connections inside sink. Operator removed cords from sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 11 dead roaches observed 11 under double door oven on prep table. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on shelf in dry storage over ketchup bottles. Operator removed backpack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken base on the floor in outer storage unit. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table. Operator placed on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on top of microwave. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple and tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed items on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of marinara sauce dented at the top seams. Operator makes cans with "Do not use" for return to supplier. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Butter observed holding at room temperature. Establishment opens at 9:00am, current time 9:43. Operator stated butter placed on time at 9:30. Operator placed time stamp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine solution at wait station tested at 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 reduced oxygen packaged fish portion thawing in walk in cooler. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones and purse on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pint water glasses on glass storage cabinet. Operator separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on glass front cooler in storage area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tamales on floor in walk in freezer. Bucket of pickles on floor in storage area. Operator placed items on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain grate. Operator removed to dish. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in cooler in dish area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over cleaned onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved avocados to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Wood floor in outside storage area rotting through. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen on shelf over prep table at cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of sanitizer stored in hand sink at cookline. Manager removed to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on shelf over clean dishes. Open bottle on shelf next to clean glasses at bar. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk pancake flour. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dish area soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on reach in cooler at end of cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Wood floor in outside storage area rotting through. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Repairs have not been made Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Tiles have not been cleaned Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelves rusted with peeling coating. Storage shelves near ice machine rusted with built up debris. Shelving for dish drying rusting and peeling Cutting board cut marks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Operator purchased new cutting boards Corrected on Site Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on walk in cooler floor Observed bag of sandwich buns on walk in freezer floor. Observed buckets of food and cooking oil stored on floor of outer storage area. Observed bags of rice and beans in outside storage unit on shelf not 6 inches off the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Shelving unit in outer storage area bottom shelf not 6 inches off the floor. Operator said she would have the shelf set properly. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed pots and pans on storage shelf near ice machine with buildup of cooked on food debris, not easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Date marked food in walk in cooler not labeled. Observed Onion salad and diced tomatoes Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Repairs have not been made. Time Extended

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 two knifes stored on hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline next to fryers Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand sink on cookline

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed expired license posted on wall in bar area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door and shed door open at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed back door open Time Extended

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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine near back door

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee move drink to proper area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reachin cooler in back kitchen near back door

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table on cookline

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil stored on shelf next to grill top Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ac water line draining into handsink Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo bowls stored on floor in dry storage Corrected observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pip under hand sink leaking in prep area near doors leading to dining room Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over limes in walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee remove and place on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with bleach not labeled under dish machine Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of rice stored on floor in dry storage Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar stored on shelf in dry storage Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reachin cooler Corrected-observed employee place chicken on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink o fill up water pitcher Corrective action-observed manager explain to employee the proper usage for a hand sink Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow sanitizer not labeled at dish machine Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white rice on steam table scooped with bowl Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bread stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer Corrected-observed employee place on shelf in walk-in freezer Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on ground in dry storage unit Corrected -observed employee pace on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer tested at 25 ppm, Inspector recommended operator to set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine is repaired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Dish machine is being serviced Operator is using the 3-compartment sink until dish machine is repaired Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Dish machine is being serviced Operator is using the 3-compartment sink until dish machine is repaired Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the 3-compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed no vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3-compartment sink Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed no vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3-compartment sink Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up in ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed black mold in ice machine Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed black mold in ice machine Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door broken at reach in cooler on cookline Observed reachin cooler handle broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed door broken at reachin cooler on cookline Observed reachin cooler handle broken Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed door broken at reachin cooler on cookline Observed reachin cooler handle broken Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing and broken in cooler , kitchen, and storage areas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed floor tiles missing Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed floor tiles missing and broken in kitchen, cooler , and dry storage Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing above grill top Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed hood filter missing above grill top Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed hood filter missing Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up on walk-in cooler plastic door flaps Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed mold build up on walk-in cooler plastic door flaps Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed mold on door flaps Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food build up on clean dishes stored above the 3-compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed old food build up on clean dishes Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed old food build up on metal pans Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dry storage Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed floor unsealed in dry storage area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed floor unsealed in dry storage Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf in walk-in cooler rust pitted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed shelves rust pitted in wall in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed shelves rust pitted in walk-in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold build up on wall in dish area Mold build up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed mold on wall behind dish machine Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Observed mold build up on wall in dish area Time Extended