J&P Latin Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited J&P Latin Cuisine 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
J&P Latin Cuisine's latest score of 55 falls below the Greenacres average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Front counter employee picked up dirty napkin from floor, discarded the continued preparing coffee order for customers. Without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. 1. By triple sink area.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License with an expiration of 12-01-2023 posted by front counter.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Case of water bottles stored on floor by rear exit door
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Triple sink area
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Cookline reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
55
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up tomato from floor and without washing hands handled clean and sanitized knives, discussed with operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Employee went from washing dishes to handling container of raw meat and take out containers of soup without washing hands, discussed with operator who educated employee and washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with accumulation of soil debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
82
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, restested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up tomato from floor and without washing hands handled clean and sanitized knives, discussed with operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan in hand washing sink and without sanitizing employee filled pan with beef soup, discussed with operator who educated employee, see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan in hand washing sink and without sanitizing employee filled pan with beef soup, discussed with operator who educated employee, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over soup base. Raw steak over arepas, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler raw ground sausage over raw pork belly, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. In walk in cooler raw ground beef over raw whole muscle steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice warmer white rice (89F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked this morning approximately 2 hours ago and when finished hot holding unit turned off, discussed hot holding with operator who turned on warmer and reheated rice to 165F+. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager expired, discussed with operator to renew. Miriam Perez 10/2/25 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink used to wash dirty pan, discussed with operator who educated employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
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. One new employee who started 1 month ago not informed on reporting responsibilities, discussed with operator, emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line multiple bottles of various oils not labeled, discussed with operator to label bottle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with accumulation of soil debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry seasoning bins and rice bin bowls with no handled used to scoop food, discussed with operator who removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating bread in kitchen, discussed with operator. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish washing area standing water on floor, discussed with operator to clean area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen bucket of potatoes and bottles of cooking oil stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed products from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with accumulation of food and soil debris, discussed with operator clean and sanitize. **Warning**
22-16-4
17
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator ran machine three times and (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator ran machine three times and (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish stored above containers of soup and veggies. And trays of raw beef stored above bucket of mayonnaise. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: In walk in cooler raw quail eggs stored above bell peppers discussed with cook who corrected storage. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer thank you bags used in direct contact to portion and store beef. Discussed with operator who remove product from bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator ran machine three times and (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee itched hair with hand and without washing hands after employee handled clean and sanitized container and scooped cut plantains into container with hands. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinse metal container in three compartment sink and without sanitizing employee began to fill container with plantains. Discussed with operator proper washing and sanitizing procedures. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw beef in plastic thank you bags stored above plastic bags of cooked yuca. Discussed with operator, operator corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish stored above containers of soup and veggies. And trays of raw beef stored above bucket of mayonnaise. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in produce cooler raw shell eggs (67F - Cold Holding) per operator produce cooler broke last night and is not working, eggs placed in cooler this morning approximately 1 hour ago. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved eggs to other walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
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. vomit and diarrhea clean up poster provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink used to store scrubber and lids to buckets. Discussed with operator who removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink has no hot running water. Discussed with operator who turned on hot water valve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dish storage area clean pots and pans on storage rack not inverted discussed with operator who corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In kitchen hand washing sink next to three compartment sink leaking water onto the floor. Discussed with operator to repair. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen on bottle storage rack next to stove three bottles containing different cooking oils not labeled. Discussed with operator who labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing pork in walk in cooler
14-15-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef in kitchen using cellphone with gloves while cutting food. Gloves not changed hands not washed. Manager educated employees on site
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Meat thermometer on site only
05-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter At triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents walk in cooler
36-34-5
58
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...00 ppm. Reviewed prepared sanitizer solution. Prepared Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw bacon with ready to eat ham, hot dog, raw pork above cooked yuca in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server brought dirty dishes and then serve food without washing hands. Manager educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored blander, rinsing blander in handwashing sink . Discussed with operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...several wet towel in front counter . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connection in kitchen, no vacuum breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket lid in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time stamp on TCS pastry, but no written plan.
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods with a heavy grease build up. Operator states that they are scheduled for cleaning tonight. Advised operator that every 6 months is insufficient.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J&P Latin Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J&P Latin Cuisine on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J&P Latin Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at J&P Latin Cuisine.
How does J&P Latin Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Greenacres?
J&P Latin Cuisine most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Greenacres average of 76.
Has J&P Latin Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at J&P Latin Cuisine have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J&P Latin Cuisine 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 J&P Latin Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J&P Latin Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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