TAQUERIA LATINA
760 SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954.366.6913
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
OCT 24
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DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 clean up procedures posterior.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024014702 | Feb 14, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of water in basin of hand sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged flour stored on the floor next to two door reach in cooler in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees handling food and food utensils in the kitchen and prep area and one food employee slicing meat in the grocery meat prep area with no currently certified manager on duty.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chicken stored in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bag in two door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Laurencio Guerrero, expired 5/21/25
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees handling food and food utensils in the kitchen and prep area and one food employee slicing meat in the grocery meat prep area with no currently certified manager on duty.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handles stored in cooked pork at the steam table.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee mug with water in it stored on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed pot of green tomatoes stored on floor in prep area. 2. Observed two pots of frozen pork on floor in prep area.
Ice buildup in bottom of two door reach-in freezer in prep area.
Standing water in bottom of Padela, two door reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Three door reach-in cooler bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two pots of frozen pork on floor, thawing in standing water in prep area.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw fish stored on floor by triple sink in prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in unisex bathroom in grocery area.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over opened containers of mayo and soda. Operator reorganized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two personal beverages on food prep table in prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on top shelf of cleaned utensil rack in warehouse wash area, observed container with old labels.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. 1. Homemade wooden food prep table used as a food contact surface in food prep area. 2. Wood shelving for spices and food utensils in food prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes and cracks in the floor in the throughout kitchen and dining room area.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken on flour, sugar, and beans container in prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in the wall underneath utensil storage rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Mexican style hominy, Juanita's 110oz. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 6 live small flying insects on resting and flying on cleaned cups and wall behind clean utensil rack in the kitchen. 2. 20 live small flying insects resting and flying in the food prep area. 3. 3 live small flying insects flying in dining area. Operator killed flying insects, cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection. One noted after cleaning.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two containers of raw shell eggs stored over opened soda bottle, in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken over container of raw beef in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator reorganized.
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 clean up procedures posterior.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Two new employees hired less than 60 days. Provided operator employee reporting agreement.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal opened drinks stored with cleaned utensils on rack in kitchen.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. 1. Homemade wooden food prep table used as a food contact surface in food prep area. 2. Wood shelving for spices and food utensils in food prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes and cracks in the floor in the throughout kitchen and dining room area.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken on flour, sugar, and beans container in prep area.
Food stored on floor. Several pots of cooked foods, green tomatoes and peppers stored on floor in food prep area. Several pots of raw meat and a container of raw meat stored on the floor in the food prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in the wall underneath utensil storage rack.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, 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 sugar, flour, and beans container in prep area in contact with food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on cleaned utensil rack in the prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. One container and one pot of raw meats thawing on floor underneath cleaned utensil rack. Operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on the floor by food prep sink in prep area. Operator discarded.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On food prep table in prep area.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, chef changed location for items
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.