LATIN BOWL

Based on 7 health inspections, LATIN BOWL in BRANDON has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

1955 West Lumsden Road
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13518427

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Salsa Mexicana dented at seam. Operator labeled the can "Do Not Use" Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantain held at 125F. Operator turned up temp on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in front counter hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

9/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10870636

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda syrup boxes. Operator cleaned and sanitized the scoop, placed inside ice bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

5/5/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10756875

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat cilantro stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler in storage area. Operator rinsed, placed in food grade storage bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing rice in front counter hand sink. Educated employee that hand sinks are for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**

3/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10756490

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/9/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8786309

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out bowls on front counter. Employees inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

3/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8476215

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

8/17/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8385044

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed