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THE LATIN GRILL TAMPA INC

9331 E ADAMO DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3433027
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8859438
DBPR license3918265

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Raw eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under handwash sink near back door. 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roaches under dish machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach in dry storage room. 1 live roach under dry storage rack in kitchen. 3 live roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach on walk near 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on dish machine in kitchen. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen near grill. 1 live roach on wall near grill in kitchen. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: 1 live roach on wall near mop sink. 1 live roach on wall near near prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach on dry storage shelf in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near back door. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

#8Intermediate05-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

#9Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cleaner on top of prep table in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed a5 time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at back door. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.