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LATINO MARKET

300 PALM COAST PKWY SW #1, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.446.4920

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800806
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Back reach in cooler; pork 52F, beef 56F, beef 54F, pork 57F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In freezer in house bagged raw chicken over vegetables. Person in charge moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 dented cans. 1 pineapple and 1 olives. Both damaged at top crease.
High priority/01B-13-4
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. When I walked in there was no water. Owner got working on water. Water was running again both hot and cold.
Intermediate/27-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in freezer opened drink in freezer. Person in charge disposed of drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer; churros not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of black beans has dent. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer; raw pork of vegetables.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Back reach in cooler; pork 52F, beef 56F, beef 54F, pork 57F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice sitting out on cart 67F. Person in charge stated they pulled it out of cooler to reheat. Rice reheated to 165F. Back reach in cooler; pork 52F, beef 56F, beef 54F, pork 57F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Can of oil on floor near stove. Person in charge removed oil.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw beef over corn in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved all to store correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Missing on beef, chicken empanadas. Person in charge time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar, co2 tank not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, beef thawing at room temperature. Person in charge turned water on.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall 2 door reach in cooler in back; raw chicken and raw beef over cooked pork. Show employees how to store. Employees rearranged to properly store.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Pork/onions 54F; ( - Cold Holding). Pork onions in small container above fill line. In tall 2 door reach in cooler overnight in back; rice 54F, beef 46F, chicken 48F, raw chicken 52F, raw beef 50F, cooked pork 54F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Pork/onions 54F; ( - Cold Holding). Pork onions in small container above fill line. In tall 2 door reach in cooler overnight in back; rice 54F, beef 46F, chicken 48F, raw chicken 52F, raw beef 50F, cooked pork 54F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frozen vegetables in bag in hand washing sink thawing. Person in charge removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has slight mold accumulation in side next to ice plated.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; chicken, beef, empanadas on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Reach in cooler has new plastic on outside. Person in charge began to take plastic off.
Basic/14-52-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Person in charge began to wipe dry.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen vegetables thawing in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed and placed in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice in large plastic bin not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Beef 45F, pork 45F, chicken, 44F; ( - Cold Holding) In back 2 door cooler; pork, beef, yuca, ribs 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Beef 45F, pork 45F, chicken, 44F; ( - Cold Holding) In back 2 door cooler; pork, beef, yuca, ribs 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. Missing on empanadas. Person in charge time stamped 11:30.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Placed in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing in back cooler is dated. Person in charge dated all food.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in back area. Box of broccoli on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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.