Faith Latin Cuisine
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
82
Score
Faith Latin Cuisine appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ruskin restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 in sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food prep not labeled at time of inspection
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to truck door is grooved at time of inspection
14-09-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies flying around Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44 F in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash out blender in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on shelf above reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door and window left open. Operator closed door at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-05-4
52
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water on truck.
27-12-4
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 not date marked in reach in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 - Food being prepared outside. Observed operator cooking beans outside. Operator moved beans inside truck at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
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 in sugar. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Plastic screwed onto truck preventing it from moving.
51-36-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
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 in sugar next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Fork and spoon above reach in cooler.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Next to 3 Compartment Sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plantains in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Raw beef over cooked meat in reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with plan review, plans still haven't been submitted for truck with walk in cooler and dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Plans are not submitted for food truck with walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old refrigerator and equipment stored outside of truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: 3 Compartment Sink stored outside behind the truck. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
74
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bean soup 51 F temped at 2:30pm began cooling at 7 pm yesterday. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plantains in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bean soup 51 F temped at 2:30pm began cooling at 7 pm yesterday **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator need chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Bean soup cooling in large metal pot. **Warning**
03D-15-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with plan review, plans still haven't been submitted for truck with walk in cooler and dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Due 5/21/2023 **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 in sugar. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile is permanently mounted with bricks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old refrigerator and equipment stored outside of truck. **Warning**
33-31-5
37
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above reach in cooler. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedure.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come out of portable restroom and began to handle food with out washing hands.
12A-11-4
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 opened yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
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. Operator using separate unlicensed mobile truck as storage for frozen foods, cold holding foods, pots, single service items, dry storage, and a walk in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to fryers.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile truck is permanently mounted with bricks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-36-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled not labeled. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Operator using separate unlicensed mobile truck as storage for frozen foods, cold holding foods, pots, single service items, and dry storage. Due 8/14/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: Due 8/14/2022 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Operator states no plans were submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV is permanently mounted and sealed with bricks. Due 8/14/2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: Due 8/14/2022 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Mobile is permanently mounted and sealed with bricks. **Admin Complaint**
51-36-1
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Faith Latin Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Faith Latin Cuisine on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Faith Latin Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Faith Latin Cuisine.
How does Faith Latin Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Faith Latin Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Faith Latin Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Faith Latin Cuisine have averaged around four violations 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 three times per year on average.
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