Cocina Latina
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Cocina Latina eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Panama City Beach restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg stored over bucket of soy sauce. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in dish area hand wash sink and ice cream area handwashing sink. Items removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on ice cream base made 2 days prior. Dated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oven cleaner not labeled. Labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused reach in coolers stored outside.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from three compartment sink faucet.
29-11-4
55
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new ice cream area at front counter. Reach in coolers, rolled ice cream station, and hand wash sink. Hand wash sink removed from cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Operator working to get plans updated. Hand wash sink reinstalled. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken and brown sauce in upright cook line reach in. Operator moved chicken to bottom of cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from cook line area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new ice cream area at front counter. Reach in coolers, rolled ice cream station, and hand wash sink. Hand wash sink removed from cook line area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No water from hot water knob, 84F from cold side.
27-10-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Open buckets of ice cream in display freezer in customer area in front of ice cream counter.
08B-63-4
64
May 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over plantains. Employee moved all bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink with bag over it in kitchen where food prep and cooking take place. Employee states it is not working. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink out front.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has food training but it is expired.
53B-02-5
Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed chicken being prepped in middle compartment of three compartment sink with build up of dirty dishes in compartments on both sides and middle sink not clean and sanitized.
22-37-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed raw chicken juice frozen around top of reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen while engaging in food prep.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on kitchen counters. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
30
May 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish in hand wash sink behind front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in back of kitchen.
31B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocina Latina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocina Latina on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocina Latina?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cocina Latina.
How does Cocina Latina compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Cocina Latina most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Cocina Latina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cocina Latina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cocina Latina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cocina Latina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocina Latina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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