Faith Latin Cuisine
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Faith Latin Cuisine, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Apollo Beach average 67, so Faith Latin Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
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
90
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water in truck.
27-12-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Plastic screwed onto truck preventing it from being mobile. **Repeat Violation**
51-36-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Apr 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Application submitted on 1/16/2024. Still waiting for approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Establishment applied for license 1/16/2024 and are still waiting on approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Spoke with plan review, they stated that the only thing missing is a picture of the service window. Sent picture of the service window to plan review. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
86
Feb 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Application submitted on 1/16/2024. Still waiting for approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Establishment applied for license 1/16/2024 and are still waiting on approval. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
86
Jan 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Application submitted on 1/16/2024. Still waiting for approval. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
86
Nov 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ice in reach in freezer. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with equipment. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile truck attached to outer bricks. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-36-1
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pan not inverted in storage. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Faith Latin Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Faith Latin Cuisine on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Faith Latin Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Faith Latin Cuisine.
How does Faith Latin Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
Faith Latin Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has Faith Latin Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Faith Latin Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Faith Latin Cuisine 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 Faith Latin Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Faith Latin Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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