THE LATIN GRILL TAMPA INC
9331 E ADAMO DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee cleaning dishes with 0 ppm of chlorine.
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored stacked uncovered on top of one another uncovered. Red bell pepper in glass container in container holding cilantro not protected in reach in cooler.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies at bar.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler .
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on wall at kitchen entrance near hallway. 1 live roach under two compartment sink in kitchen. 13 live roaches under prep table that holds meat slicer. 2 live roach on wall near meat slicer. 8 live roach under prep table across from oven. 1 live roach on prep table across from fryer. 2 live roaches on prep table across from stove. 1 live roach under steam tables in kitchen. 1 live roach near water in kitchen. 2 live roaches under dish machine. 1 live roach on shelf in dish area. 2 live roach on wall in dish area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: brie 54 F,pepper jack 54 F, raw chicken 52 F
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black containers in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dressing and multiple items in walk in coolers.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid.
Basic 16
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sal,flour and sugar.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in dry storage areas.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in liquor room. 1 dead roach in kitchen. In front of walk in cooler.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jumper cables on can rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen,bar, and dining room.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk limes on floor in walk in cooler of dry storage area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 4 tongs on handle at cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in coconut flakes at bar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach in coolers.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in coolersinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pork skins in single use seasoning containers.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Bread in walk in cooler not covered.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On reach in cooler in kitchen near soda station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:37 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.