THE LATIN FORK

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag containing bread in reach in cooler in kitchen

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2025 Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink At front counter handwashing sink Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open employee beverages and bag of employee food stored at top shelf of reach in cooler in kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed working with food on cookline with no hat or hair net

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in front of reach in freezer at frontline

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in container of flour in dry storage area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets Hood vents over cookline

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Cooler in hallway across from bathroom Chest freezer across from front counter next to customer seating Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored on top of black beans at reach in fridge in hallway Raw bacon over guacamole and tequenos at reach in fridge at front counter Frozen raw pork stored over sweet plantains at low boy reach in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink located by triple sink No soap in unisex bathroom Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans,coleslaw,cooked shrimp all items made over 24 hours per operator with no date mark

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at front counter

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair net or hat

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with bathroom

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong hand in direct contact with cheese Spoon handle in direct contact with potato salad Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Black beans and guacamole with no lids at reach in cooler across from low boy reach in freezer

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in fridge stored in hallway next to unisex bathroom Chest freezer across from front counter by guest table

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler at front counter Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored next to single serve food trays and utensil holder at steam table Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by triple sink had no paper towel Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement for new employees who don't have their food handlers certificate Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw made day before not date marked at reach in cooler at front counter

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor of stock room in back by exit door

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Chicken salad,cheese and shrimp at make table at front counter had handles in direct contact with food Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cole slaw in small container not covered at reach in cooler at front counter

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling falling down in back. 1 tile

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayo and black beans dry storage Onions kitchen Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for new employee : ANA.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Upright single door unit on cookline with ripped gasket.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. All dessert items and drinks in grab n go cooler at front counter. Tres leches, flan, Ajo, Tartara and other items at front counter. NEEDS: product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water took more than 2 MInutes. Prior to 100 plus, water temped at 88-89f.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. FLAN, TRES LECHES BULK AND INDIVIDUAL CUPS.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef in standing water at 3 bay sink Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts front counter

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back area

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frying oils at dry storage

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Back area

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups in floor