LATIN MELTING POT
2017 Indian River Boulevard
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 12 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).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
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 3/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
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. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Hand wash sink is still not in original place. Operator stated revised plans have been submitted to plan review and is waiting on what plan review will say. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Hand wash sink has not been placed back to its original position. Immediate AC per supervisor. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink mixer was removed and cooler placed. In the back what was storage is now 2 electric fryers and 3 blenders to make smoothies and no hand sink in place. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Operator stated they are currently working with plan review and submitting application. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
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. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Hand wash sink is still not in original place. Operator stated revised plans have been submitted to plan review and is waiting on what plan review will say. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink mixer was removed and cooler placed. In the back what was storage is now 2 electric fryers and 3 blenders to make smoothies and no hand sink in place. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Cups at front counter not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 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. Rice handle in contact with cooked rice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water found at 75F. Advised employee to heat water.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried pork found at 91F for one hour, advised manager to rapid heat.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink mixer was removed and cooler placed. In the back what was storage is now 2 electric fryers and 3 blenders to make smoothies and no hand sink in place.
- 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. New Hire printed out a copy for manager to review and sign. Corrected On-Site
- 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. 2 portable fryers
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
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 11/3/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - coffee bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Operator has revised plans, emailed to wrong address, provided correct address **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Plans have been made, but plan review has no record. Advised to resubmit. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - coffee bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Operator has revised plans, emailed to wrong address, provided correct address **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 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. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bin with various dry items stored on floor Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water tested at 98° Warning
- 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 Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front sink has paint and brush in it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - coffee bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 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
- 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. Warning
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).