LATIN GRILL
3318 JOHN MOORE RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-654-8000
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead flying insect observed on floor near 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded and advised to sanitize
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020057160 | Dec 1, 2020 | May 26, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2017041702 | Apr 24, 2017 | Jan 5, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2016031421 | May 27, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Marinara sauce can dented at seam. Operator discarded.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026, establishment open and operating, preparing and serving food to customers.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over raw finish in walk in cooler. Operator arranged items correctly.
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/
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and prep area hand sinks. Operator replaced towels.
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. Expired 4/26/2026
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler doors in dish area. Reach in freezer at end of cookline - interior door panel missing, exposed insulation.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons for avocado scooping helps in standing water at 86F.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights not shielded in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler door gaskets. Hood filters.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk held at 46F. Container was held on ice, operator placed more ice around the side of the container.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand sink has extension cord / electrical connections inside sink. Operator removed cords from sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. 11 dead roaches observed 11 under double door oven on prep table. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on shelf in dry storage over ketchup bottles. Operator removed backpack.
Food stored on floor. Chicken base on the floor in outer storage unit. Operator placed on shelf
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on top of microwave. Operator inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple and tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed items on lower shelf.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of marinara sauce dented at the top seams. Operator makes cans with "Do not use" for return to supplier.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter observed holding at room temperature. Establishment opens at 9:00am, current time 9:43. Operator stated butter placed on time at 9:30. Operator placed time stamp.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine solution at wait station tested at 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
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. 1 reduced oxygen packaged fish portion thawing in walk in cooler. Operator removed from packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones and purse on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pint water glasses on glass storage cabinet. Operator separated to dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on glass front cooler in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Box of tamales on floor in walk in freezer. Bucket of pickles on floor in storage area. Operator placed items on shelf
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain grate. Operator removed to dish.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in cooler in dish area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over cleaned onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved avocados to lower shelf.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Wood floor in outside storage area rotting through.
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen on shelf over prep table at cookline. Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 100ppm.
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. Emailed to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Manager discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of sanitizer stored in hand sink at cookline. Manager removed to shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on shelf over clean dishes. Open bottle on shelf next to clean glasses at bar. Employee removed items.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk pancake flour.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dish area soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on reach in cooler at end of cookline.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Wood floor in outside storage area rotting through.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Emailed poster to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelves rusted with peeling coating. Storage shelves near ice machine rusted with built up debris. Shelving for dish drying rusting and peeling Cutting board cut marks
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on walk in cooler floor Observed bag of sandwich buns on walk in freezer floor. Observed buckets of food and cooking oil stored on floor of outer storage area. Observed bags of rice and beans in outside storage unit on shelf not 6 inches off the floor
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies room
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed pots and pans on storage shelf near ice machine with buildup of cooked on food debris, not easily cleanable.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in bar area
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 36 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate25 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine checked at 0ppm. 3 compartment sink set up for sanitizing, checked at 100ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager instructed employee in proper handwashing.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead flying insect observed on floor near 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded and advised to sanitize
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes, ham and shredded cheese in flip top cooler on cookline at 44F. Manager placed ice on the food, re-temp'd at below 41F. Pooled eggs temp'd at 74F. Operator moved egg container into ice bath. Re-temp'd at 37F.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken reheated in microwave heated to 129F. Re-heated to 172F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded pork held at 94F. Operator discarded the pork.
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. Emailed poster to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener. Operator cleaned. Red cutting board on cookline with visible buildup of mold-like substance. Operator removed the cutting board. Operator removed. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Buildup of debris in beer taps. Observed mold-like substance on 2 blenders in bar area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in walk in and reach in coolers not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple bulk storage bins throughout establishment storage areas.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on shelf at cookline not inverted.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor of outer storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal backpacks stored on shelf over food items in dry storage area. Employees removed bakckpacks.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelves rusted with peeling coating. Storage shelves near ice machine rusted with built up debris. Shelving for dish drying rusting and peeling Cutting board cut marks
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed Rear screen door not fully closed, leaving a 1 to 2 inch gap.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Buildup of debris observed under and behind ice machine and drink coolers in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on walk in cooler floor Observed bag of sandwich buns on walk in freezer floor. Observed buckets of food and cooking oil stored on floor of outer storage area. Observed bags of rice and beans in outside storage unit on shelf not 6 inches off the floor
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in multiple bulk food containers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies room
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed pots and pans on storage shelf near ice machine with buildup of cooked on food debris, not easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cooler in exterior storage area with buildup of debris
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases stored on floor in outer storage area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in bar area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed carrots stored over washed jalapeños in walk in cooler. Observed ready to eat items stored under unwashed Ava odor in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket with standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table at cookline
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Wood floor in exterior storage area rotting through.
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ana Lemire 04/02/19 Prometric
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 two knifes stored on hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline next to fryers Corrected-observed employee remove
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand sink on cookline
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.