LATIN JAPAN
1932 US HWY 19, Holiday FL 34691 · 727-940-6023
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
JAN 25
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches underneath hand wash sink on cooks line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025008925 | Jan 6, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook touched trash can and wash hand only for 5-6 seconds. Discussed with operator and he washed hand again properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above sauce in reach in cooler.operator removed eggs to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine in triple sink and sanitizer bucket
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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 beef no date mark over 24 hours in reach in cooler by cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table in kitchen, operator removed it
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under triple sink.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened can coke in reach in cooler, operator discarded it voluntarily
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven handle, rice cooker handle and the exterior of multiple equipment soiled with accumulation of grease in kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach-in freezer in kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at kitchen entrance.
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold. See Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep unit on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Apr 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold. See Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Garbage can relocated
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep unit on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, cell phone on cutting board both on cook line. Cell phones relocated during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Jan 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and equipment on cooks line.
Men and Women's restrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling and cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with operator.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas stove interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable fat-fryer on table on cooks line not stored underneath hood.
Jan 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches underneath hand wash sink on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill at 10:40am. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. a. cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); b. cooked ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); c. cooked diced chicken (49F - Cold Holding); d. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer on prep table used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with food particles.
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 located on cooks line and both restrooms. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
Spray bottle in three-compartment sink containing degreaser not labeled.
Both bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside gas oven on cooks line. 2 dead roaches on floor underneath hand wash sink. 1 dead roach on table next to three-compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor underneath hot water heater table in kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor in front counter area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and equipment on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris and dead roaches.
Men and Women's restrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling and cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with operator.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas stove interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable fat-fryer on table on cooks line not stored underneath hood.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef in Togo plastic bags for carry out. White freezer in back area storage by dining room
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken above ready to eat cooked sauces and sour cream reach in cooler across from three compartment sink Raw chicken over ready to eat cabbage reach in cooler cook line. Liquid raw eggs over cooked noodles reach in cooler in storage area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file 5-7-12 show an extra layout of an extended kitchen with service line bathrooms an ice machine mop sink dining room. Per operator landlord blocked off that extend area for another non licensed shopping store about a year and half ago. Correct plans above the extended that was cut off don't have an ice machine in the spot is a reach in freezer and reach in coolers missing on plans by the bathrooms.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap inside the three compartment sink
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef in Togo plastic bags for carry out. White freezer in back area storage by dining room
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken above ready to eat cooked sauces and sour cream reach in cooler across from three compartment sink Raw chicken over ready to eat cabbage reach in cooler cook line. Liquid raw eggs over cooked noodles reach in cooler in storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line ambient cooler 53 f Cold holding: raw chicken 58 f cut lettuce 59 f cook chicken 53 f raw chicken 48f. Discussed with employees to move to a working freezer. Cold holding: cook noodles 53 f raw chicken 46 f moved from one reach in cooler that went down. To a working reach in cooler around 11 am.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream opened two days prior reach in cooler across stove top
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three compartment sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file 5-7-12 show an extra layout of an extended kitchen with service line bathrooms an ice machine mop sink dining room. Per operator landlord blocked off that extend area for another non licensed shopping store about a year and half ago. Correct plans above the extended that was cut off don't have an ice machine in the spot is a reach in freezer and reach in coolers missing on plans by the bathrooms.
Dead roaches on premises. 11 dead roaches ontop of paper towel dispenser 5 dead roaches on wall behind three compartment sink 2 dead roaches under meat slicer prep table cooks line
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinking out of water bottle over reach in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink next to restaurants vegetables.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved garbage can to gain compliance
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 hand wash sinks. Operator replenished paper towels at time of inspection.
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. 2 employees employed over 30 days no training
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, sour cream
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment. Walls soiled on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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.