LATIN JAPAN
1932 US Highway 19
Florida, 34691
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Prep unit on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Cabbage cut 59F cold hold eggs raw 60F cold hold Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Cabbage cut 59F cold hold eggs raw 60F cold hold kept in refrigerator unit that was not holding food at proper temperature during original inspection Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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. Prep unit on cook line Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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. Cell phone on prep table, cell phone on cutting board both on cook line. Cell phones relocated during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 81F cold hold, beef 80F cold hold, raw beef 76F cold hold,raw chicken 75F cold hold. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Garbage can relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Both bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside gas oven on cooks line. 2 dead roaches on floor underneath hand wash sink. 1 dead roach on table next to three-compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor underneath hot water heater table in kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor in front counter area. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and equipment on cooks line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris and dead roaches.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Men and Women's restrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling and cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with operator.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas stove interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches underneath hand wash sink on cooks line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill at 10:40am. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. a. cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); b. cooked ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); c. cooked diced chicken (49F - Cold Holding); d. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer on prep table used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with food particles.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located on cooks line and both restrooms. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle in three-compartment sink containing degreaser not labeled.
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable fat-fryer on table on cooks line not stored underneath hood.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Men and Women's restrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling and cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas stove interior have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable fat-fryer on table on cooks line not stored underneath hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable fat-fryer on table on cooks line not stored underneath hood. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef in Togo plastic bags for carry out. White freezer in back area storage by dining room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken above ready to eat cooked sauces and sour cream reach in cooler across from three compartment sink Raw chicken over ready to eat cabbage reach in cooler cook line. Liquid raw eggs over cooked noodles reach in cooler in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Raw chicken over salsa reach in cooler. By three compartment sink. Discussed with employees to move to proper storage **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Plans on file 5-7-12 show an extra layout of an extended kitchen with service line bathrooms an ice machine mop sink dining room. Per operator landlord blocked off that extend area for another non licensed shopping store about a year and half ago. Correct plans above the extended that was cut off don't have an ice machine in the spot is a reach in freezer and reach in coolers missing on plans by the bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Cited on 2-20-24 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 11 dead roaches ontop of paper towel dispenser 5 dead roaches on wall behind three compartment sink 2 dead roaches under meat slicer prep table cooks line Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinking out of water bottle over reach in cooler. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink next to restaurants vegetables. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap inside the three compartment sink Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef in Togo plastic bags for carry out. White freezer in back area storage by dining room Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken above ready to eat cooked sauces and sour cream reach in cooler across from three compartment sink Raw chicken over ready to eat cabbage reach in cooler cook line. Liquid raw eggs over cooked noodles reach in cooler in storage area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line ambient cooler 53 f Cold holding: raw chicken 58 f cut lettuce 59 f cook chicken 53 f raw chicken 48f. Discussed with employees to move to a working freezer. Cold holding: cook noodles 53 f raw chicken 46 f moved from one reach in cooler that went down. To a working reach in cooler around 11 am. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream opened two days prior reach in cooler across stove top Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three compartment sink. Warning
- 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/. Plans on file 5-7-12 show an extra layout of an extended kitchen with service line bathrooms an ice machine mop sink dining room. Per operator landlord blocked off that extend area for another non licensed shopping store about a year and half ago. Correct plans above the extended that was cut off don't have an ice machine in the spot is a reach in freezer and reach in coolers missing on plans by the bathrooms. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment. Walls soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved garbage can to gain compliance Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 hand wash sinks. Operator replenished paper towels at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 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. 2 employees employed over 30 days no training Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 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. Cooked chicken, sour cream Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).