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LATIN SPICE

9 PALM HARBOR VILLAGE WAY UNIT G · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656065
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13490087
DBPR license2800903

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef, chicken and pork over vegetables. Person in charge rearranged everything correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese, meat balls, cheese, pork, chicken, beef, fish 52F; ( – Cold Holding) Butter on counter 81F. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese, meat balls, cheese, pork, chicken, beef, fish 52F; ( – Cold Holding) Butter sitting on counter 81F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris on underside of blade. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nobody has been trained. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler thermostat says it's 52F.

#2Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Top of cold holding unit not smooth and easily cleanable. Need to sand it down and repaint wood.

#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in water thawing, chicken sitting out thawing. Person in charge turned water on pork and placed chicken in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket. Person in charge hung mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.