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LATIN BOWL RESTAURANT #3

35200 US 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3600548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10883578
DBPR license6218319

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6lb cans of salsa

Stop Sale
#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found One live fly in dry storage.

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs on top of ready to eat peppers. Operator moved eggs to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed operator form HR HR 5030-104. Operator printed form on location and posted it on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple dead insects located in back room by ice machine. Operator disposed of all dead insects and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used in container of taco seasoning. Operator removed plastic bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board lining shelf in dry storage.

#4Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented 6lb cans of salsa stored with undamaged product

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box on top of soda boxes. Operator moved employee lunch box. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing wrist watch on cook line. Operator removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage next to ready to eat customer food in reach in cooler. Operator moved beverage to employee designated storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.