VEN PACA LATIN FOOD
1390 S US HWY 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dishwasher area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets both reach in freezers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both bathrooms men and women - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains. Walk in cooler
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dishwasher area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets both reach in freezers Repeat Violation
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both bathrooms men and women
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell egg over sauce 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef 2 door reach in coolers Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drain pipe disconnected from sink Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in dishwasher area
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in dishwasher area
- 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. Rice. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table not working. No food
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in front of of reach of freezer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned peas and condensed milk back prep area Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by dishwasher
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over ready to eat sauce 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw lobster. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
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 5/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In dish room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Hand sink replaced waiting on plumber ro connect hot water and drain line. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working had to use flash light Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees came in from outside put on gloves without washing hand Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal chicken and pork over ready-to-eat food in cook line cooler Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw chicken stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 50F Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked raw pork 50F Raw chicken and pork in cook line cooler 60F Warning
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. On menu states red snapper invoice states yellow tail snapper. Operator fixed menus at the time of inspection Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In dish room. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food stored in the hand sink on cook line Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation 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. Emailed to operator 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. Warning
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, by the grill on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor, case of beans Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the end of cookline - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outside of microwave has accumulated excess layer of grease - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ant/roach spray improperly stored, on same shelf with cooking utensils, operator moved. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw chicken stored over open bag of plantains Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200+++ppm, operator diluted until reaching 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **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 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, by the grill on the cook line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, case of beans Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the end of cookline
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Outside of microwave has accumulated excess layer of grease
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Ant/roach spray improperly stored, on same shelf with cooking utensils, operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw chicken stored over open bag of plantains Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200+++ppm, operator diluted until reaching 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Advertising red snapper on menu, invoice states yellow tail snapper Admin Complaint
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).