MATT'S LATIN BBQ
6607 S SEMORAN BLVD STE 101, Orlando FL 32822 · 4074125400
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. In prep area
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. In prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter macaroni salad (49F - Cold Holding)for 2 hours. Operator put in freezer to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked vegetables (112F - Hot Holding); Operator put on stove to reheatrecheck 191F
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC intake vent dirty over front counter chicken cutting area
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Condensation or other drainage. From ac vent in kitchen dripping on make table cutting board Operator put bucket to catch
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on floor
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Bags of raw chicken over packages of ground beef in freezer Operator switched
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan of gueneros date marked 1-25-26.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pan of Gueneros date marked 1-25-26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled and rusty
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brownies and cookies front counter made yesterday Operator date marked
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. Plantain make table
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Handle to bottom of make table in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak and onions (101F - Hot Holding)for 1.5 hours front counter steam table. Operator put back on stove to reheat Recheck 200F
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen Operator cleaned
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both male cooks. They put them on
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hot box
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen Microwave in kitchen
Light not functioning. One in hood front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets several throughout Vents in hood front counter and kitchen
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet to handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. There is another sink within close proximity. Operator has work order in
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork butts (98 - Hot Holding) For less than 30 minutes. Operator put to reheat Recheck 188F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board front counter make table and kitchen Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in sink by dish area. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in bottom make table in kitchen Operator date marked
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in green bananas Spoon in garlic and tomato paste in kitchen Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen
Light not functioning. One in hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Pans of cooked pork bottom make table kitchen Operator covered
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter cutting boards Ice chute to beverage machine in dining room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on slicer in prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Front counter
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in green plantain
Light not functioning. Freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom. Emailed copy to operator and she posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink dish area faucet does not turn off all the way.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Placed in wrong spot.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer
Light not functioning. Kitchen and hood in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to hot box
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Placed in wrong spot.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer
Light not functioning. Kitchen and hood in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to hot box
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Yesterdays date
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach hanging on shelf by clean dishes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Placed in wrong spot.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oven mitts in sink front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Reach in cooler in kitchen cooked chicken, pork
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Utensils put on wiping cloth in between uses in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle water in freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer
Food stored on floor. Milk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Light not functioning. Kitchen and hood in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach in cooler front line. Prep carts
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to hot box
Stored food not covered. Several pans of food in walk in cooler from day before.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid spray in back of house.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table by hot box. Tostones @115 top of pan. @43 bottom of pan. Pan filled above fill line. Operator removed and put in walk in to chill.
Vacuum breaker not properly installed at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink on frontline.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter vent very soiled. Ceiling tiles soiled front counter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back of house make line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Very slick on frontline. Walk in cooler.
Light not functioning. Dish area and both hoods
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled.
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