Brandon, Hillsborough County

LATIN BOWL

1955 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 24474962

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Salsa Mexicana dented at seam. Operator labeled the can "Do Not Use" Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24474959

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantain held at 125F. Operator turned up temp on steam table. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24474960

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

31A-11-4

Detail 24474961

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in front counter hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24027291

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24027292

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda syrup boxes. Operator cleaned and sanitized the scoop, placed inside ice bin. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24027290

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

14-31-5

Detail 23751372

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat cilantro stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler in storage area. Operator rinsed, placed in food grade storage bags. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23751373

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing rice in front counter hand sink. Educated employee that hand sinks are for hand washing only. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 23462851

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23462850

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out bowls on front counter. Employees inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 22734220

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21833893

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21833896

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

50-09-4

Detail 21833894

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21833895

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee move to manager desk Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21833897

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table next to the door to the dining room Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 21499586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: Observed employee drink stored on prep table Time Extended

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 21265058

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded water, refilled with sanitizer, and tested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21265055

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals for Fernando Perez 7/13/2017 expired. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21265056

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Repeat Violation Warning

21-02-4

Detail 21265057

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed pink wiping cloth stored on prep table Warning

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-42-4

Detail 20874007

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm , employee discarded water and replaced sanitizer , retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20874006

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20874005

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 4 employee drinks on prep tables Corrected-observed employee move drinks to manager station Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20314181

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

22-20-5

Detail 20314179

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20314182

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 in designated area Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20314180

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in men's restroom Warning