TAQUERIA LATINA
760 SAMPLE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chicken stored in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bag in two door reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Laurencio Guerrero, expired 5/21/25 **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees handling food and food utensils in the kitchen and prep area and one food employee slicing meat in the grocery meat prep area with no currently certified manager on duty. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handles stored in cooked pork at the steam table. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee mug with water in it stored on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1. Observed pot of green tomatoes stored on floor in prep area. 2. Observed two pots of frozen pork on floor in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in bottom of two door reach-in freezer in prep area. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of Padela, two door reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Three door reach-in cooler bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in prep area. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two pots of frozen pork on floor, thawing in standing water in prep area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.