LATIN HOUSE GRILL
5584 TIMUQUANA RD, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.503.8348
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen tamales stored in to-go bags in reach in freezer near dish area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at temperatures of 98-102F on stove top. Employee stated onions were cooked 45 minutes prior and turned stove top on. Cooked onions (98-102F - Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk opened 2 days prior with no date marking.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table across from cook line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair knife handle stored in utensil bin near dish area.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed unwashed produce stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed from bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up by ice machine door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage glass in hand wash sink behind bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on wall by kitchen exit. Person in charge stated chemical was bleach and labeled accordingly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table under microwaves.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains stored on floor in kitchen near hand wash sink. Employee placed box of plantains im designated storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed plantains in standing reach in cooler closest to expo window. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes and cut lettuce on front reach in cooler being held on time as a public health control with no time marker. Person in charge stated lettuce and tomatoes were placed on time 3.5 hours prior.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk with no date marker stored in standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Person in charge stated milk was opened two days prior and labeled accordingly.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed menu item indicating Red Snapper but establishment is using Lane Snapper. Person in charge orders Red Snapper but distributor provides Lane Snapper. All menu items were fixed during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed twos employee on cook line with no state approved food handler training. Person in charge stated employees were hired over 60 days prior.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles above cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table closest to expo window.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee water bottle with lid stored on prep table closest to expo window. Person in charge removed employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf next to plates and above food items. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored above three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three unlabeled containers of white powdery substance stored on prep table next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge labeled containers.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 0ppm. Person in charge called for service on machine. Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm)
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 chicken removed from commercial packaging stored over raw beef in walk in freezer located outside rear of establishment.
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. Observed two employees on cook line person in charge stated had only been employed for two weeks with no employee reporting agreement. Person in charge provided both reporting agreement and had them sign.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles above cook station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license displayed expired June 01, 2024. Person in charge accessed online portal to print updated license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table next to flip top cooler in kitchen area. Person in charge removed water bottle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in container with standing water on stove top with temperature of 110-123F. Employee increased heat to stove.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at east end of establishment person in charge indicated belonged to them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled floors under wire rack across from three compartment sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed mattress on ground next to dumpster at east end of establishment.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect in kitchen area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler by dishwasher, open milk container from two days prior, according to manager, not dated. Manager added date marking.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash station by standing reach in cooler in kitchen, dirty rag in sink. Manager removed. At hand wash station in bar area, dirty dishes in sink. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several opened employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Bottles were removed by employee.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food in kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clear plastic containers recently washed and stacked on each other without air drying.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Leading to walk in cooler in kitchen, floor tiles cracked/disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored sugar container under microwave in right side of kitchen area, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted handle out of product.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen area. Rags were removed and placed in sanitizer.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. At back patio of establishment, evidence of mop water being dumped on ground as dirty soapy water and mop strings accumulated on ground.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pan of raw beef placed over container of raw plantains. Employee removed raw beef from above.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by back door of establishment blocked by metal prep table. Operator slid table over for hand wash station to become accessible.
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. One employee present, who was hired under 60 days, did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Operator had employee sign and date during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container and sugar container were using bowls with no handles. Operator removed bowls.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened canned soda above prep table by triple sink in kitchen. Observed employee drink from opened soda while preparing food. Operator had employee move opened drink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At grill in kitchen, utensil stored in standing water 94F. Operator turned up grill, reheat 152F.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator could not provide copy of last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill and fryers in kitchen have build up of grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On two plastic clear containers above triple sink old labels.
Stored food not covered. Metal pan of cooked sausage on top shelf of walk in cooler not covered. Employee added cover.
Utensils in poor condition. Scooper in stored sugar container had broken metal handle. Operator removed and discarded damaged scooper.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet wash cloths sitting on prep tables throughout kitchen were not stored in sanitizer in between uses.
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw pork stored over peeled onions. Person in Charge moved items to correct storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove at cook line, soup (122F - Hot Holding); runner not on. In microwave at cook line, pork (95F - Hot Holding). Person in Charge stated items are being held for use. Burner and microwave turned on to heat items above 165f.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb outside back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table in kitchen, can opener blade has encrusted food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, employee rinsed towel in handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line handwash sink missing soap. Person in Charge supplied.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, multiple utensils in standing water on stove at 83f. Person in Charge turned on burner. Also, at cook line, tongs and scoop on handle of cart by stove. Person in Charge moved tongs.
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.