THE LATIN FORK
Buenaventura Boulevard
Kissimmee, Florida, 34743
Osceola County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at front counter
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair net or hat
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with bathroom
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong hand in direct contact with cheese Spoon handle in direct contact with potato salad Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Black beans and guacamole with no lids at reach in cooler across from low boy reach in freezer
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in fridge stored in hallway next to unisex bathroom Chest freezer across from front counter by guest table
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored on top of black beans at reach in fridge in hallway Raw bacon over guacamole and tequenos at reach in fridge at front counter Frozen raw pork stored over sweet plantains at low boy reach in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink located by triple sink No soap in unisex bathroom Corrected On-Site
- 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. Black beans,coleslaw,cooked shrimp all items made over 24 hours per operator with no date mark
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffeemaker stored under paper towel at front counter hand washing sink. Operator moved paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks,spoons and knives not inverted at front counter Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At front counter Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with flour at kitchen area and storage area Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves on front line and kitchen Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at front counter Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods at reach in cooler next to flat top grill at front counter Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler at kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pack of roach bait stored on top of case of soda at back storage area next to back door Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor of stock room in back by exit door
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Chicken salad,cheese and shrimp at make table at front counter had handles in direct contact with food Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cole slaw in small container not covered at reach in cooler at front counter
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler at front counter Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored next to single serve food trays and utensil holder at steam table Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by triple sink had no paper towel Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement for new employees who don't have their food handlers certificate Corrected On-Site
- 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. Coleslaw made day before not date marked at reach in cooler at front counter
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling falling down in back. 1 tile
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayo and black beans dry storage Onions kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site
- 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. Milk Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).