GASTRO BAR LATINO
1198 SW 27 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954.584.7966
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,140
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020001603 | Dec 13, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $300 |
| 2--2019023214 | Apr 15, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | $280 |
| 2--2015026224 | May 4, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bar soda gun nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1. Ceiling area above dishwasher peeling. 2. Ceiling area above cook line peeling.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use thawing in walk in cooler and not removed from reduced oxygen package, operator removed from packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee cellphone on prep station cutting board. Operator removed.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Bar floor tiles in disrepair by blender.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Bar hand washing sink missing hand washing sign.
Nov 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk in cooler. The pork was moved.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken was stored over raw beef. The chicken was moved down.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of bread crumbs, a styrofoam cut with no handle was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The cup was removed
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen, the ceiling is peeling.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over the washed limes. The eggs were moved down
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front coffee station hand sink, the hot water is turned off.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bins of sugar, bread crumbs and black beans, cups with no handle were stored inside and used to dispense the contents. The items were removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the back hallway
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the dispenser at the end of the cook line, the dispenser is broken and empty. The operator supplied paper towels
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both of the hand sinks in the kitchen. The paper towels were supplied during the inspection.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over unpeeled onions. The eggs were moved.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both of the hand sinks in the kitchen. The paper towels were supplied during the 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.
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the walk in cooler.
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the large portion of the walk in cooler, rice (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (60F - Cold Holding); pork (60F - Cold Holding); beef (60F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight and were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the large portion of the walk in cooler, rice (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (60F - Cold Holding); pork (60F - Cold Holding); beef (60F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight and were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at the bar. The operator removed, washed and sanitized the nozzles
Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on the floor in the small dry storage room next to the dish washer 2 dead roaches under the dishwasher 1 dead roach on the floor next to the microwave 1 dead roach on the floor next to the fryer Approximately 10 dead roaches on the floor in the large dry storage room separate from the kitchen All roaches were removed and areas were cleaned and sanitized.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the walk in cooler.
May 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over-ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over soup. Walk In Cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located next to rear exit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made 3 days ago
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.