THE LATIN GRILL TAMPA INC
9331 East Adamo Drive
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near hot water heater. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **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. Employee phone and keys on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area and throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink near hot water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Marinara and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken base in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **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 lobster over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Raw beef over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sprayer in handwash sink near hot water heater. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near hot water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near hot water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
17
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. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near hot water heater. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. **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. Employee phone and keys on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area and throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink near hot water heater. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Marinara and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken base in kitchen. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Raw beef over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sprayer in handwash sink near hot water heater. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near hot water heater. **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**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near hot water heater. **Warning**
- 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 pork and multiple items in walk in cooler . **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at grill. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed a5 time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **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 over potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Raw eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under handwash sink near back door. 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roaches under dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach in dry storage room. 1 live roach under dry storage rack in kitchen. 3 live roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach on walk near 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on dish machine in kitchen. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen near grill. 1 live roach on wall near grill in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: 1 live roach on wall near mop sink. 1 live roach on wall near near prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach on dry storage shelf in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 05-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cleaner on top of prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed a5 time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **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 over potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Raw eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 05-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cleaner on top of prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under handwash sink near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: 2 dead roach in dry storage room. 1 roach egg sac in dry storage room. 2 dead roaches near dryer in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed a5 time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **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 over potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Raw eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under handwash sink near back door. 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roaches under dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach in dry storage room. 1 live roach under dry storage rack in kitchen. 3 live roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach on walk near 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on dish machine in kitchen. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen near grill. 1 live roach on wall near grill in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 05-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cleaner on top of prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
21
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under handwash sink near back door.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed a5 time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee mints next to tea machines. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at back door.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw bacon in walk in cooler.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator potatoes were prepared and put in walk in cooler at 12 pm and temped at 4 pm. Potatoes temped 78 F,
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Per operator potatoes were prepared and put in walk in cooler at 12 pm and temped at 4 pm. Potatoes temped 78 F,
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cut mint leaves with bare hands. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on prep table in dish area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under handwash sink near back door. 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roaches under dish machine.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator items were put in walk in cooler between 10-11 am. Operator did not take temperature of food or ambient temperature of walk-in cooler and is unaware when items went out of temperature.Items were temped at 4:30 pm.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef 57 F, raw chicken 56 F, queso fresco 60 F, cut ham 57 F, cut turkey 56 F, sour cream 54 F, mini cheesecakes 56 F, mozzarella 58 F, Per operator items were put in walk in cooler between 10-11 am. Operator did not take temperature of food or ambient temperature of walk-in cooler and is unaware when items went out of temperature.Items were temped at 4:30 pm. Per operator items were put in walk in cooler between 10-11 am. Operator did not take temperature of food or ambient temperature of walk-in cooler and is unaware when items went out of temperature.Items were temped at 4:30 pm. **Repeat Violation**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Potatoes covered.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal container filled with water holding metal spatulas.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 2 handwash sinks in kitchen.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near back door.
- 05-14-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes.
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cleaner on top of prep table in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 21 total violations (8 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).