Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LATIN FLAVORS BAR AND GRILL

13769 N US HWY 441 · LADY LAKE · Sumter County · FL 32159

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3756027
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13842895
DBPR license7000641

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 14, 2026 1:53 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 15, 2026 2:43 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in sticky trap on top of beer cooler in bar 1 live roach on floor in sticky trap by small cooler in bar 2 live roaches on sticky trap by beverage cooler in bar 1 live roaches in sticky trap und hand wash sink in bar 1 live roaches under bench seat to the right of front door 1 live roach on under side of bar in dining room 1 live roaches on floor by dry storage rack in kitchen

#6High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in white freezer gasket and hinge

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler on cook line- cooked pork (45F – Cold Holding); refried beans (45F – Cold Holding), cooked rice (45F – Cold Holding All made yesterday, moved to freezer, Recheck- pork 40F, rice 35F, refried beans 41F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches in front of small cooler in front bar area. 2 dead roaches on floor under bench seat in front of bar 3 dead roaches on floor by door to bathroom 6 dead roaches on bathroom floor floor 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach under table next to 3 compartment sink 1 roach egg sac in front of coffee maker 2 dead roaches in drawer cooler on cook line Approximately 20 dead in sticky trap by wall under Register 20 dead in sticky trap under soda boxes in kitchen 15 dead roaches on floor next to stove and drawer cooler

#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from water bottle, discussed using lid with straw or other mechanism for drinking.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment in kitchen

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor in bar, operator put on shelf.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 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.