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CAFE LATINO

9785 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL SUITE A, Orlando FL 32837 · 407.851.2393

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats23
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808698
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015002772Sep 25, 2014Feb 11, 2015$560

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen beef stored over french fries at reach in cooler Frozen beef stored over frozen ham at chest freezer in hallway
High priority/08A-17-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter had a sanitizer bucket in the sink. Operator moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Oven cleaner in generic bottle with no label. Operator labeled bottle
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Conch salad and shrimp salad per operator made over 24 hours. Operator put dates on containers
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored on prep counter and fruit bowl in reach in fridge. Operator placed items in container and segregated items
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Two chest freezers stored in hallway where restrooms are located
Basic/08B-63-4
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Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut tomatoes stored in container lined with paper towel
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cut green onions at reach in cooler across from triple sink
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink at front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef per operator made over 24 hours
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt at glass reach in cooler at front counter
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with canned soda at back of kitchen
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from triple sink the right side door has a torn gasket
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering sugar at front prep area
Basic/14-38-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer stored by mop sink at back of kitchen
Basic/33-31-5
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in white grocery bags in kitchen
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over diced tomatoes at reach in cooler across from triple sink Raw pork stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler across from triple sink
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sin by triple sink blocked by sanitizer bucket
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For raw shell eggs,per operator was placed on counter less than an hour.Printed operator time plan
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oven cleaner stored in clear spray bottle with no label at under mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meal stored in clear display case at front counter
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net
Basic/13-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White small reach in freezer at front counter
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar and diced tomatoes
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Single fryer stored by mop sink in kitchen
Basic/33-31-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container with no label
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing dishes and not sanitizing. Spoke with operator and had sanitizer basin set up and tested. Chlorine tested at 50ppm. Operator had dishes sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above hood system.
Basic/36-34-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink by triple sink. Handed copy to operator. Operator posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Hoagie rolls stored in to go plastic bags at reach in freezer
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over diced tomatoes at reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Minced cooked beef at front counter no date mark
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door
Basic/32-04-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no hats or hair nets
Basic/13-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with bathrooms
Basic/35B-01-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryers by dry storage in hallway
Basic/33-31-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops by back door
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the freezer stored bread.
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of water stored on the handwashing sink the one next to the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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. No signature available.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 111 f.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over washed vegetables in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed owner use the front hand washed sink for getting water, clean cloth and place food basket
Intermediate/31A-11-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 88F water, operator turn the heat on. Water temperature of 156F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In cook line behind equipment
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from faucet in mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.