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J&P LATIN CUISINE

With 6 documented inspections, J&P LATIN CUISINE in GREENACRES has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3824 SOUTH JOG RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935459

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with accumulation of soil debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry seasoning bins and rice bin bowls with no handled used to scoop food, discussed with operator who removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating bread in kitchen, discussed with operator. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish washing area standing water on floor, discussed with operator to clean area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen bucket of potatoes and bottles of cooking oil stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed products from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with accumulation of food and soil debris, discussed with operator clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line multiple bottles of various oils not labeled, discussed with operator to label bottle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, restested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up tomato from floor and without washing hands handled clean and sanitized knives, discussed with operator, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan in hand washing sink and without sanitizing employee filled pan with beef soup, discussed with operator who educated employee, see stop sale. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan in hand washing sink and without sanitizing employee filled pan with beef soup, discussed with operator who educated employee, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over soup base. Raw steak over arepas, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler raw ground sausage over raw pork belly, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. In walk in cooler raw ground beef over raw whole muscle steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice warmer white rice (89F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked this morning approximately 2 hours ago and when finished hot holding unit turned off, discussed hot holding with operator who turned on warmer and reheated rice to 165F+. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/ Certified food manager expired, discussed with operator to renew. Miriam Perez 10/2/25 Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink used to wash dirty pan, discussed with operator who educated employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. One new employee who started 1 month ago not informed on reporting responsibilities, discussed with operator, emailed form to operator. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798657

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator ran machine three times and (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator ran machine three times and (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish stored above containers of soup and veggies. And trays of raw beef stored above bucket of mayonnaise. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: In walk in cooler raw quail eggs stored above bell peppers discussed with cook who corrected storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703651

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dish storage area clean pots and pans on storage rack not inverted discussed with operator who corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In kitchen hand washing sink next to three compartment sink leaking water onto the floor. Discussed with operator to repair. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen on bottle storage rack next to stove three bottles containing different cooking oils not labeled. Discussed with operator who labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator ran machine three times and (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink. Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee itched hair with hand and without washing hands after employee handled clean and sanitized container and scooped cut plantains into container with hands. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinse metal container in three compartment sink and without sanitizing employee began to fill container with plantains. Discussed with operator proper washing and sanitizing procedures. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer thank you bags used in direct contact to portion and store beef. Discussed with operator who remove product from bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw beef in plastic thank you bags stored above plastic bags of cooked yuca. Discussed with operator, operator corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish stored above containers of soup and veggies. And trays of raw beef stored above bucket of mayonnaise. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in produce cooler raw shell eggs (67F - Cold Holding) per operator produce cooler broke last night and is not working, eggs placed in cooler this morning approximately 1 hour ago. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved eggs to other walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. vomit and diarrhea clean up poster provided to operator via email. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink used to store scrubber and lids to buckets. Discussed with operator who removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink has no hot running water. Discussed with operator who turned on hot water valve. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8751149

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents walk in cooler
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing pork in walk in cooler
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef in kitchen using cellphone with gloves while cutting food. Gloves not changed hands not washed. Manager educated employees on site
  • 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Meat thermometer on site only
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter At triple sink

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491900

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...several wet towel in front counter . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...00 ppm. Reviewed prepared sanitizer solution. Prepared Chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw bacon with ready to eat ham, hot dog, raw pork above cooked yuca in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server brought dirty dishes and then serve food without washing hands. Manager educated employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored blander, rinsing blander in handwashing sink . Discussed with operator.

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365332

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Kitchen fans soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in 5 cold holding units.