FAITH LATIN CUISINE
913 CRISTELLE JEAN DRIVE, Ruskin FL 33570 · 407-483-7591
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies flying around Operator removed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052922 | Sep 4, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $1,080 |
| 3--2023009449 | Dec 15, 2022 | May 22, 2023 | $560 |
| 3--2022059606 | Sep 2, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $280 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
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 sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, manager labeled.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board, employee removed at time of inspection.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food prep not labeled at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to truck door is grooved at time of inspection
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flies flying around Operator removed at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44 F in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash out blender in handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on shelf above reach in cooler.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door and window left open. Operator closed door at time of inspection.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Food being prepared outside. Observed operator cooking beans outside. Operator moved beans inside truck at time of inspection.
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 sugar.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Plastic screwed onto truck preventing it from moving.
Sep 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water on truck.
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 not date marked in reach in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
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.
Food being prepared outside. Observed operator cooking beans outside. Operator moved beans inside truck at time of inspection.
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 sugar.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Plastic screwed onto truck preventing it from moving.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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 sugar next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Fork and spoon above reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Next to 3 Compartment Sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
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.