Culturas Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
82
Score
Culturas Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Culturas Kitchen was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Longwood restaurant, which scores around 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Employee produced the employee responsibility agreement. Translator was used to explain the requirement. Employee states will obtain with in a few days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Mobile unit currently not in use. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Unit not in use **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Employee produced the employee responsibility agreement. Translator was used to explain the requirement. Employee states will obtain with in a few days. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
82
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes, 56-54 (edge to center) - house made sauces 60-58 (edge to center) see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - birria sauce, 106F, held off temperature control Les than 1 hour. Corrective action taken: product returned to stove to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - 4 near handsink **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
43
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. - grounds next to mobile unit saturated with sewage including area immediately in front of the door to the mobile unit. This area includes a break in the surrounding fence line that allow customers to walk to front of mobile unit. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Ground unchanged. Sewage still visible on ground. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - some employees - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. - Waste line fully opened. Waste line dumping into a makeshift ground drain constructed of bricks glued together. Liquid and solid waste visible in and around collection area. Surrounding ground saturated with sewage in an area approximately 8 ft away from mobile unit. - manager has since closed drain line and is collecting waste water into the onboard gray water tanks **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Make shift drain area has been dismantled. Bricks, pipe, metal bowl soaked in raw sewage remain at contamination site. No change from prior visit. **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair. - metal floor has visible holes - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. - grounds next to mobile unit saturated with sewage including area immediately in front of the door to the mobile unit. This area includes a break in the surrounding fence line that allow customers to walk to front of mobile unit. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
28-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. - Waste line fully opened. Waste line dumping into a makeshift ground drain constructed of bricks glued together. Liquid and solid waste visible in and around collection area. Surrounding ground saturated with sewage in an area approximately 8 ft away from mobile unit. - manager has since closed drain line and is collecting waste water into the onboard gray water tanks **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
28-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - some employees - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair. - metal floor has visible holes - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
64
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. - grounds next to mobile unit saturated with sewage including area immediately in front of the door to the mobile unit. This area includes a break in the surrounding fence line that allow customers to walk to front of mobile unit. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket soiled on chest freezer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. - Waste line fully opened. Waste line dumping into a makeshift ground drain constructed of bricks glued together. Liquid and solid waste visible in and around collection area. Surrounding ground saturated with sewage in an area approximately 8 ft away from mobile unit. - manager has since closed drain line and is collecting waste water into the onboard gray water tanks **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
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. - some employees
11-26-1
Basic - Floor in disrepair. - metal floor has visible holes
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to manager
51-13-4
58
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors damaged
36-11-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed a vertical broiler placed outside of the food truck. Reviewed with the operator that this activity is not allowed , operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-32-4
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.
50-04-4
70
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
95
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
50-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culturas Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culturas Kitchen on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culturas Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culturas Kitchen.
How does Culturas Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Culturas Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Culturas Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culturas Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culturas Kitchen 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 Culturas Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culturas Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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