DELEITE LATIN FOOD
853 CYPRESS PKWY, Poinciana FL 34759 · 3218778216
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles of sanitizer stored between single serve items at front counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At handwashing sink in kitchen. - At handwashing sink at front counter.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of canned soda stored on floor at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Bowls of empanadas in reach-in freezer at back of kitchen uncovered.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Inoperable ice-machine stored at dumpster.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer in dining area.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro wrapped in paper towel.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough in plastic to go bag in kitchen reach in cooler
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers in reach in coolers are non food grade.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in front coffee bar reach in cooler at 52°. Advise operator to keep in cooler when not in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. 13 cream cheese pastries, 9 cheese pastries. Per operator cheese pasties were in front display case overnight and not being held by temperature.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Per operator cheese pastries in case overnight. Provided operator with printed time plan.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by fan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwash sink has no paper towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle is in contact with flower.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents around kitchen are soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line has cut marks
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observe employee washing dishes without sanitizing. Informed and educated operator with proper dish washing techniques. Operator set up sanitizer and recommended them to rewash dishes that were just washed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door of kitchen
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer in dining area.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags holding enchiladas in reach in freezers Operator removed
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in reach in coolers
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On side wall inside
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee sifters next to front counter handwashing sink
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 1 unisex bathroom for guests
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table on cookline
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind kitchen equipment
Food stored on floor. Bag of salt in dry storage area
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood over cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents Front counter handwashing sink
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several in use and on dry storage rack
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter glass display case. cheese pastry (83F - Cold Holding); bread (83F - Cold Holding)/overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter hot holding unit, empanadas of meat (125F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (125F - Hot Holding)/2 hours. Operator reheated to 165F and increased temperature.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sink. operator restocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Dukes reach in cooler Cooked chicken and beef prepared 4 days ago not date marked. Operator updated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored onsite storage area shelf above sanitized equipment. Operator relocated.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite 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. Dining room reach in freezer. Grab and go Fruit frozen and frozen milk dessert. Operator relocated to behind the counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen cold holding unit.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over shell eggs in reach-in cooler. Operator replaced.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in reach-in cooler over 24 hours, per operator. Operator placed a date mark.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by mixer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwash sink, as evidenced by towel inside sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with gray liquid at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In front counter area and back prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under sandwich press.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over shell eggs in reach-in cooler. Operator replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Steak marked 4/30/24 in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in reach-in cooler over 24 hours, per operator. Operator placed a date mark.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by mixer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwash sink, as evidenced by towel inside sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with gray liquid at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In front counter area and back prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under sandwich press.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled chemical bottle stored on shelf with single use lids and canned soda.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed, license current and active. Operator awaiting change of ownership.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at front counter HWS not turning on.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front coffee area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance
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.