Gastro Bar Latino
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Gastro Bar Latino 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk in cooler. The pork was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken was stored over raw beef. The chicken was moved down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of bread crumbs, a styrofoam cut with no handle was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The cup was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen, the ceiling is peeling.
36-32-5
67
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over the washed limes. The eggs were moved down **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front coffee station hand sink, the hot water is turned off.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bins of sugar, bread crumbs and black beans, cups with no handle were stored inside and used to dispense the contents. The items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the back hallway
51-11-4
67
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the dispenser at the end of the cook line, the dispenser is broken and empty. The operator supplied paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over unpeeled onions. The eggs were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both of the hand sinks in the kitchen. The paper towels were supplied during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
64
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the large portion of the walk in cooler, rice (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (60F - Cold Holding); pork (60F - Cold Holding); beef (60F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight and were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. In the large portion of the walk in cooler, rice (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (60F - Cold Holding); pork (60F - Cold Holding); beef (60F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight and were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at the bar. The operator removed, washed and sanitized the nozzles **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on the floor in the small dry storage room next to the dish washer 2 dead roaches under the dishwasher 1 dead roach on the floor next to the microwave 1 dead roach on the floor next to the fryer Approximately 10 dead roaches on the floor in the large dry storage room separate from the kitchen All roaches were removed and areas were cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the walk in cooler.
05-09-4
61
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 2024-05-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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
90
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
45
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gastro Bar Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gastro Bar Latino on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gastro Bar Latino?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gastro Bar Latino.
How does Gastro Bar Latino compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Gastro Bar Latino most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Gastro Bar Latino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gastro Bar Latino have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gastro Bar Latino 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 Gastro Bar Latino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gastro Bar Latino is inspected around four times per year on average.
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