LATIN AMERICAN CAFE
2714 NE 14 ST, Ocala FL 34470 · 352-351-2822
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line pork date marked 02/07/2024.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned container with old sticker, Manager removed sticker and placed container in dish machine.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter milk 49F, manager will use time as a Public health control, milk will be discarded at 11:30Am. Also at the cook line, mojo 70F, Manager will use time and will be discarded at 11:30Am.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
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. For one male employee, form filled and signed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked container in front of walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers with stickers residue, Manager moved to dish machine.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the cook line, container inside sink, employee moved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above triple sink, spray bottle with pink solution not labeled, employee labeled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with a white wet cloth underneath, employee removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers, Employee removed stickers and placed in triple sink.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter warmer: cheese pastry (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated cheese pastry was placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese pastry in oven to reheat.
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 of approved training for employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area. Manager added label to spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed cups in cabinet behind front counter.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line pork date marked 02/07/2024.
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. For two new employees, employee filled out agreement during inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, tuna thawed (02/13/24), manager removed tuna from package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above soda boxes, manager moved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels residue on cleaned containers.
Sep 26, 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine above soda bags, manager moved.
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. For three new employees
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, raw fish Place to thawed 09/25/2023, Manager removed from package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employe drinks on prep tables, manager moved all.
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.