LATIN BOWL
1955 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 786 436 4067
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantain held at 125F. Operator turned up temp on steam table.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018028132 | Apr 19, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Operator placed label.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door in back hall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Salsa Mexicana dented at seam. Operator labeled the can "Do Not Use"
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantain held at 125F. Operator turned up temp on steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in front counter hand sink. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda syrup boxes. Operator cleaned and sanitized the scoop, placed inside ice bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled. Operator placed label.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat cilantro stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler in storage area. Operator rinsed, placed in food grade storage bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing rice in front counter hand sink. Educated employee that hand sinks are for hand washing only.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out bowls on front counter. Employees inverted.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at 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.