LA LATINA 2 LLC

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded hanging on bottled beer and wine rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed against wall and triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operation with license expired since 10/1/25.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cachapas (48F - Cold Holding); soft white cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach n cooler for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken, shredded beef inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for approximately 3 days.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee water cup without lid on prep table. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone and headphones on prep table. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making arepas without hair restraint.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves at dry storage.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed multiple spatulas in between the wall and 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the flip top reach in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded chicken and shredded beef thawing in room temperature. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag with avocados stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed for arepas next to cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over cooked chicken and various cooked food in tall reach-in cooler.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked steak and various cooked items in tall reach-in cooler.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of snack rolls on top of Handwash sink making the sink inaccessible. Employee moved item back to cooler. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Still observed box of tequenos on top of Handwash sink making the sink inaccessible. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates on hand are all expired 7/2023 and 2 other employees working longer than 60 days have no certificates at all. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Still observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Michelle, Elder, Gustavo, Daniela, Maria. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs on oven door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked vacuum sealed meats and eggs in reach in cooler in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Still observed Label on a food item prepared and packaged for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked vacuum sealed meats in reach in cooler in dining area. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink on cooks line and employee bathroom in next door storage area. No soap at employee bathroom in storage area and on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Still observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink Time Extended

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

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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes blocking hand washing sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee stored on prep table. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood filters soiled.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.