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Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company

3701 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Catering
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
90
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dryer and washer.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk box of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
82
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
74
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp held over cooked rice in walk in cooler.operator removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at back kitchen near washer and dryer. Inspector gave operator handwash sink at time of callback. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Aluminum pans on floor in front area of kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table across from fryer. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container container on prep table not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company.

How does Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company 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 Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Latam Catering/ Ybor Cooking Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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