Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LATIN AMERICAN CAFE

2714 NE 14 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3440377
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729403
DBPR license5203083

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter warmer: cheese pastry (118F – Hot Holding). Employee stated cheese pastry was placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese pastry in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of approved training for employees. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area. Manager added label to spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.

#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed cups in cabinet behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.