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LATIN SQUARE

250 S ORANGE AVE STE-185, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.608.4181

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812632
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided operator with forms
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. When testing prope thermometer it was teading 20F
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling dusty in bsck prep area Water damage to ceiling tile in back prep kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -shreed beef potatoe ball 118-130F hot holding in display case less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated to 165-180F for temperature recovery. -rice mixed w beans (109F - Hot Holding) in frontline steamwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated to 174F for temperature recovery chicken; (120F - Hot Holding) in hot box. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated Chicken to 166-189F for temp recovery
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. When testing prope thermometer it was teading 20F
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling dusty in bsck prep area Water damage to ceiling tile in back prep kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on back prep table. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Operator removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of chest freezer. Operator removed
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed Avacados over ready to eat items in cooler. Operator removed
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator immediately removed
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: beef empanadas, chicken, steak, plaintains, (103-109F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator black beans (122F - Hot Holding); in front steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat all items to 165F for temperature recovery
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on dry storage shelf with mayo and other canned/jarvitems. Operator immediately removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watch. Operator immediately removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Directly on floor. Operator corrected
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Hot cabinet at front counter door doesn't close completely.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front prep cooler all less than 4hrs per operator operator immediately moved items to different coolers for temperature recovery : cheese, ham, milk, butter, tuna salad, cut tomatoes, ranch; (53-56F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Cut tomatoes, tuna salad cream cheese 41F-43F .butter, ham, mozzarella 44F-47F. Less than 4hrs per operator.Advised operator to put items on ice and monitor cooler. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box at front counter: less than 4 hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. mashed potatoes ball, cheese crocate, chicken empanadas, (97-122F - Hot Holding);
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Hot box less than 4hrs per operator. Beef empanadas, potato balls 111F, cheese sticks 135F, chicken empanadas 109-112. In hot bid. Discuss with operator about re organization of storage for hot items. Advised operator to reheat items to 165F for temperature recovery Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Hot cabinet at front counter door doesn't close completely.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front prep cooler all less than 4hrs per operator operator immediately moved items to different coolers for temperature recovery : cheese, ham, milk, butter, tuna salad, cut tomatoes, ranch; (53-56F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box at front counter: less than 4 hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. mashed potatoes ball, cheese crocate, chicken empanadas, (97-122F - Hot Holding);
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Hot cabinet at front counter door doesn't close completely.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Boxed oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 113F 1hour per operator. Operator reheated to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided operator with forms
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food stored on floor. Boxed oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Operator turned unit away from customers. Will serve items from kitchen side.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar,rice, dry black beans
Basic/02D-01-5

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.