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TAQUERIA LATINA

760 SAMPLE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3715052
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13753545
DBPR license1621179

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside Two Door Freezer non-commercially packaged raw pork stored over an open bag of ready to eat mangos . Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside Two Door Cooler a pan of raw fish stored over an uncovered container of ready to eat salsa. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen at triple sink area clean and sanitized dishes are stored on rusted shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Men's Bathroom Ceiling tile shows water damage and is in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at front counter waiter station utensils stored with food surface up. Employee reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in kitchen prep area 8 pans of food being hot held and not covered for protection. Operator covered all pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in kitchen under prep table two frozen bags of carnitas being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area several wet wiping cloths not stored chlorine sanitizer between uses. Operator made a bucket of chlorine sanitizer and put cloths inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.