LATIN FLAVOR SALVADORIAN RESTAURANT
735 S SR 7 BAY 15 AND 16, Plantation FL 33317 · 954-446-3798
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked flat bread with bare hands.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019020585 | Apr 5, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored over raw crab in the reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at the front counter. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat French fries in freezer near stoves. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in freezer near stoves. Both items are out of their commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de Gallo (41-56F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen flip top cooler. Item was overfilled in the container. Operator removed overfilled portion and corrected temperature to 41F.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the pot and pan drying rack, a bottle of degreaser was stored hanging on the shelf with the clean pots and pans. The bottle was removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the chemical shelf in the dish washing area, a bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The bottle was labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the container of flour, a styrofoam pint cup with no handle was stored inside and used to dispense the product. The cup was removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bath of 101F water in the steam table, scoops were stored. The scoops were removed.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Cornmeal scoop handle in contact with cornmeal Operator removed scoop
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - Observed raw shrimp and fish stored over corn in True freezer.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees meal and drinking water stored on top shelf in True cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant food items.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked flat bread with bare hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then washed her hands with no soap. Advise operator to re-wash her hand with soap.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinking water stored in freezer not identified or segregated from restaurant foods.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed maduros (123°F - Hot Holding)at cook line. Per cook, food held at stove for approximately 30 min. Reviewed hot holding temps with cook. Cook discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on true flip top cooler door, in kitchen.
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.