LATIN MELTING POT
2017 Indian River Boulevard
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Dessert in self service cooler at front door. educated operator about label requirements
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw meats In walk in cooler stored over drinks
- 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 in walk in cooler
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Shredded beef in walk in cooler in large pot reading 41f-54f. 2nd temp 49f. Operator separated into smaller containers **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored with ready to eat ham **Repeat Violation**
- 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 salmon
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork date 7/30 in walk in cooler.operator threw away
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found utensils standing in 85f water in kitchen area and at front counter. Educated employee - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Deserts prepackaged in customer self service area are not labeled - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under 3 compartment sinks is slow draining. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **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 meats over plantains in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed all handwashing sinks blocked. Dish scrubs and utensils in hand wash sink in front. First aid kit in back sink. Items were removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **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 meats and beans in walk in cooler made yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **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. Operator has Table top fryers in back area of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found utensils standing in 85f water in kitchen area and at front counter. Educated employee
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Deserts prepackaged in customer self service area are not labeled
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under 3 compartment sinks is slow draining.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flies in kitchen **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over plantains in walk in freezer
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed all handwashing sinks blocked. Dish scrubs and utensils in hand wash sink in front. First aid kit in back sink. Items were removed **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. Cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler made yesterday.
- 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. Operator has Table top fryers in back area of kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).