LATIN CREATIONS
3505 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. One pan cooked ribs (48F – Cooling), one container of cooked garlic sauce (49-57F – Cooling); cooked noodles (46-59F – Cooling); 18 quart of chicken stock (46-49F – Cooling), all items stored in walk in freezer and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued **Warning**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for under 10 seconds on front line **Warning**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching watch and apron and return back to preparing food without washing hands **Warning**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee on front counter cutting lime with bare hands and placing in containers to give to customer without washing hands **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 total live flying insects in establishment. One near microwave in kitchen. One in dining area **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One container pan of cooked pig feet with date marked 9-8-26 in walk in cooler. Employee validated this is correct date prep. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One container pan of cooked pig feet with date marked 9-8-26 in walk in cooler. Employee validated this is correct date prep. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan cooked ribs (48F – Cooling), one container of cooked garlic sauce (49-57F – Cooling); cooked noodles (46-59F – Cooling); 18 quart of chicken stock (46-49F – Cooling), all items stored in walk in freezer and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued **Warning**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee using prep sink to wash hands on front line **Warning**
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing food on front line with nail polish and not wearing gloves
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. One pan cooked ribs (48F – Cooling), one container of cooked garlic sauce (49-57F – Cooling); cooked noodles (46-59F – Cooling); 18 quart of chicken stock (46-49F – Cooling), all items stored in walk in freezer and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has attached water hose connected to faucet nozzle. Employee detached hose **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche in front counter reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated prep 2 days ago
Basic 14
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple dead flying insects trapped in bug light device stored on wall near bulk ice machine and stored ice scoop
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile with dust build up in kitchen
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Under prep sink in kitchen
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of slicer equipment in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while preparing food on front line
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line and front line preparing food with watch on wrist
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on wall near bulk ice machine and stored ice scoop
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave with encrusted food debris. Employee clean **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Exterior of stove with grease build up Reach in freezer gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning old label on clean pans in walk in cooler
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Portion cups of custard uncovered in walk in cooler
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container under shelf not labeled. Manager label it flour **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:51 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.