Baracoa Latin American Style Food
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
82
Score
Baracoa Latin American Style Food has been inspected 12 times since 2023. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Food stored outside” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Lehigh Acres average 78, so Baracoa Latin American Style Food is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared rice and cooked pork prepared yesterday not date marked. operator marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages located outside back door of unit **Repeat Violation**
08B-42-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. No container installed for catching grease from hood drip trays located at exterior back of unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
82
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages located outside back door of unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip trays located at exterior back of unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
82
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank has been removed. Operator has attached a potable water hose to a water supply that is not an integral part of the unit, no ability to hold potable water if moved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to replace tanks. **Time Extended**
14-26-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages located outside back door of unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator has removed water and waste water tanks, unit is not currently movable due to connection to utilities. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to restore mobility. **Time Extended**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip trays located at exterior back of unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle has been removed. Operator has attached an external tank that is not an integral part of the unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to replace tanks. **Time Extended**
28-10-4
64
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank has been removed. Operator has attached a potable water hose to a water supply that is not an integral part of the unit, no ability to hold potable water if moved. **Warning**
14-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall glass door reach-in cooler cooked fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall glass door reach-in cooler cooked fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages located outside back door of unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator has removed water and waste water tanks, unit is not currently movable due to connection to utilities. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip trays located at exterior back of unit. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle has been removed. Operator has attached an external tank that is not an integral part of the unit. **Warning**
28-10-4
43
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook washing hands after handling raw chicken approximately 5 seconds rubbing with soap. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing, employee rewashed hands with correct rubbing step. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) for 10 minutes while thawing per operator, temperature taken in outer parts of meat. Operator states foods will be cooked shortly. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaning chemical stored over chicken thawing in triple sink. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is expired. Last well water test performed on 1/25/2024, well water must be tested at least annually. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages stored outside of mobile unit. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leak under triple sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under grill, bottles vinegar and sauce stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in the sun outside back of mobile unit. Observed raw chicken thawing in triple sink with no running water. Spoke with operator regarding proper thawing techniques. **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic to go bag used to store ham in reach-in cooler in back of unit. Operator rewrapped in food grade plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator copy of poster to hang.
51-13-4
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter on hose Bibb connection to vehicle attached to water tank, no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Raw chicken in reach-in freezer per operator prepared at private residence. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee wrapping raw chicken, switch to removing ready-to-eat foods from reach-in cooler, no handwash. Discussed with employee proper handwashing, operator properly washed hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Raw chicken in reach-in freezer per operator prepared at private residence. **Warning**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and beef over ready-to-eat French fries in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In tall clear door reach-in cooler, raw beef over unwashed herbs, lettuce. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (91F - Hot Holding) for less than one hour per operator. Discussed with operator options for keeping foods at a proper hot holding temperature. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles water, oil stored on floor by front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
26
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
86
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using low splash chlorine, not approved for food contact surfaces. **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed waste water dumping onto concrete, pipe connecting waste water tank leading into and dumping onto grass. **Warning**
28-29-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in small reach-in cooler silver towards back. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall glass door reach-in cooler ; milk (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); evaporated milk (open) (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall glass door reach-in cooler ; milk (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); evaporated milk (open) (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods prepared 48 hours ago , milk cooked pork cooked beef no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with utensils, pots and pans. Operator cleared the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
33
May 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baracoa Latin American Style Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baracoa Latin American Style Food on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baracoa Latin American Style Food?
Across the inspection record, “food stored outside” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Baracoa Latin American Style Food.
How does Baracoa Latin American Style Food compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Baracoa Latin American Style Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Baracoa Latin American Style Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baracoa Latin American Style Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baracoa Latin American Style Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Baracoa Latin American Style Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baracoa Latin American Style Food is inspected around four times per year on average.
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