LATIN CHURRO
3300 W 84 STREET BAY 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler at kitchen with the gasket torn.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves above the prep table at kitchen soiled. Observed exterior of prep cooler soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, small under-counter cooler located underneath the prep table at kitchen.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hans wash sink located at prep area with a large container with Single use plastic utensils.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle not labeled.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink located at kitchen. Operator reopened hot water, water reached over 85F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door gasket torn, cooler at cook line across from the fryers. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, oven at cook line, observed microwave interior soiled, microwave stored over the preparation table at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris, dust and dirt buildup under the preparation table at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container with ham thawing at room temperature in the hand sink at kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle, parmesan cheese in a container identified by common name.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg than continued to prepare and served food and fail to wash hands.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going from attending the costumes to prep food without washing hands prior. Explained employee the importance of proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright cooler located in front of the hand sink observed raw eggs stored over butter. In the reach in cooler at storage area observed raw chicken stored over ham. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small black reach in cooler located under the prep table at the cook line observed cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding), as per employee placed in this unit less than 3 hours, manager removed food to rapidly cool it in another working cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hand sink located in the kitchen. Contain it was removed on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board at preparation table across cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in reach in cooler across from cook line in disrepair
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of rice not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in front of reach in freezers.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Shelves at kitchen soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken and congris at reach in cooler located by pizza preparation area. Manager relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cardboard box stored in handsink by pizza preparation area.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and congris at cooler located by pizza preparation area not date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Oven microwave soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed Oven microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored above freezer located in the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed employee personal belongings stored above freezer located in the storage area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers in the kitchen in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed gasket in all reach in coolers in the kitchen in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. Observed hand sink by the 3 compartment sink soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed Hood filters soiled. Observed hand sink by the 3 compartment sink soiled. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled through the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed wall soiled through the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by the preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by the preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled located by reach in cooler in front of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Cutting board soiled located by reach in cooler in front of the cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
13
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Oven microwave soiled. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored above freezer located in the storage area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers in the kitchen in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rice stored on the floor located at the storage area. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 1 knife stored between preparation table and reach in cooler located by the cook line. Employee removed the knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. Observed hand sink by the 3 compartment sink soiled. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ham and beef stored inside 3 compartment sink thawing without running water. Informed operator on proper of thawing, and operator removed the product to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled through the kitchen. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by the preparation area. Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed no sealed wood used as preparation table on the kitchen area pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken, beef, chorizo and pork inside thank you bags located in reach in coolers at the kitchen and storage area. Operator was informed that thank you bags cannot be in contact with food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed onions in reach in cooler by storage area. Operator was informed on proper storage method. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ham, and observed raw chicken stored over condensed milk all located in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Operator removed beef from over ham, and placed raw chicken to the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler by storage area. Operator separated the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); frita (45F - Cold Holding),cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located at the kitchen area. As per operator the products were used constantly in and out of reach in cooler. Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer with concentration of +400ppm stored next to the sugar container at the front counter. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash her hands in 3 compartment sink. Informed operator to only wash hands in hand sink. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled located by reach in cooler in front of the cook line. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwash sink at storage area block by reach in cooler. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink with plastic container in it. Employee removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Provided form by email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer in disrepair, showing 14F and the ambient temperature was 79F. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed employee working unable to find employee training certificate. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 27 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 13 basic).