LATIN JAPAN
US Highway 19
Florida, 34668
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over carrots in. Vertical cooler in kitchen, moved eggs to bottom Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen- Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in bowl of standing water at prep sink, 82F, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time less than 15 seconds, discussed with operator
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical 2 door cooler in kitchen- shell eggs over bucket of soy sauce
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink, discussed use of hand wash sink
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen or front counter Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen noodles (44F - Cold Holding), made last night, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket a5 front counter > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).